Orthodontic practices near Stonehaven
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Stonehaven, 6 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE, 0.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 0.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 0.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| C. A. GARDENStonehaven | 0.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICEStonehaven | 0.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (517 reviews) |
| PETERCULTER DENTAL PRACTICEPeterculter | 9.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| COVE BAY DENTALCove | 10.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DENTAL INSPIRATIONSCults | 10.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stonehaven with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stonehaven, 0.2 miles north; the next are Portlethen (7.6 miles north-east) and Peterculter (9.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Stonehaven | 4 | 0.2 miles north |
| Portlethen | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Peterculter | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Cove | 1 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Cults | 4 | 10.9 miles north |
| Aberdeen | 15 | 11.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stonehaven
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Portlethen Dental Care (4.9 from 517 reviews), 7.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Portlethen Dental CarePortlethen | 4.9 (517 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Andrew Scott Dental CareAberdeen | 4.9 (240 reviews) | 12.8 miles north |
| The Dental PracticeAberdeen | 4.8 (28 reviews) | 13.1 miles north |
| Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & BracesAberdeen | 4.6 (82 reviews) | 13.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stonehaven at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 11,370 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 68% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 14 miles |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 4 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | AB39 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Stonehaven
The nearest practice to Stonehaven is STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Visage Orthodontics Aberdeen | Orthodontist in Aberdeen for Invisalign & Braces (13.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around Stonehaven list clear aligners, the nearest 7.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stonehaven are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Stonehaven
Orthodontist in Stonehaven: This page was put together for people in Stonehaven who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Stonehaven with the wider Aberdeenshire area. Stonehaven — a market town with a population of around 11,370 — is covered on this page specifically.
Where Stonehaven sits locally
Around 11,370 people live in Stonehaven, which is a market town within Aberdeenshire. Heading south-west for around 2 km brings you to Fetteresso, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Dunnottar, Fetteresso, Redcloak, Glithno, Crawton, and Catterline.
Local treatment availability around Stonehaven
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 4 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Stonehaven or nearby searches; 4 include NHS signals and 0 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include ARDUTHIE DENTAL PRACTICE, C. A. GARDEN, MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE, and STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE.
Area profile for Stonehaven
Stonehaven is classified as other Urban Areas. NHS Grampian is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Stonehaven. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Stonehaven has more choice than 68% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Stonehaven sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stonehaven is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 14 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stonehaven
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stonehaven helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Fetteresso, Dunnottar and Redcloak regularly visit orthodontists in Stonehaven.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Stonehaven
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Stonehaven follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Stonehaven
The orthodontic landscape in Stonehaven offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from Fetteresso, Dunnottar and Redcloak regularly visit orthodontists in Stonehaven.
Treatment Options in Stonehaven — Local Context
There are 4 orthodontic practices in our database covering Stonehaven. Stonehaven is classified as other Urban Areas. NHS dental commissioning in Stonehaven falls under NHS Grampian. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Stonehaven has more choice than 68% of towns in Scotland. Stonehaven falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Stonehaven is Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. Looking at the 4 practices listed around Stonehaven, 4 record NHS provision. They reflect what practices state publicly, which is a useful shortlist but not a substitute for asking directly. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces. People from Fetteresso, Dunnottar, and Redcloak regularly make use of Stonehaven's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stonehaven. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stonehaven
If Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Dunnottar, Fetteresso, Redcloak, Glithno, Crawton, and Catterline for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Stonehaven
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stonehaven often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stonehaven?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stonehaven is STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE, about 0.2 miles to the north. The next closest are MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE (0.3 miles) and C. A. GARDEN (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stonehaven?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Stonehaven, 6 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stonehaven?
The nearest practice to Stonehaven that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is STONEHAVEN DENTAL PRACTICE, about 0.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include MARKET SQUARE DENTAL PRACTICE (0.3 miles) and C. A. GARDEN (0.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.