Orthodontic practices near The Barony
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Barony; 5 practices within 20. The closest is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, 11.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 11.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 15.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 15.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 16.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 16.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Barony with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Stromness, 11.4 miles south; the next are Kirkwall (15.8 miles south-east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The Barony at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| NHS dental services | NHS Orkney |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Orkney Islands | 95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ORKNEY DENTAL, Stromness — 11 miles KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE, Kirkwall — 16 miles BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, Thurso — 38 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 within 20 miles |
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 The Barony
The nearest practice to The Barony is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, 11.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around The Barony are commissioned by NHS Orkney, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, 11.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Barony to ORKNEY DENTAL is roughly 25 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 300 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Barony
Orkney Islands12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in The Barony
Orthodontist in The Barony: This page was put together for people in The Barony who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in The Barony with the wider Orkney Islands area.
The Barony in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Birsay is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Barony in context
Classified by ONS as remote Rural, The Barony sits within NHS Orkney for NHS dental commissioning. People in The Barony usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, The Barony sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Birsay, Northside, Marwick, Kirbuster, Abune-the-Hill, and Scarwell may also help.
What we know about practices near The Barony
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Barony itself. The nearest recorded are ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 11 miles away; KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE, about 16 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 38 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Barony
Orthodontic treatment in The Barony is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in The Barony
Every case in The Barony follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in The Barony Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Barony can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Barony
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Barony — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Barony. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Barony
This section helps connect The Barony, Orkney Islands to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Birsay, Northside, Marwick, Kirbuster, Abune-the-Hill, and Scarwell.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Barony
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Barony often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Barony?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Barony is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 11.4 miles to the south. The next closest are KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (15.8 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (15.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Barony?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Barony, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Stromness, 11.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Barony?
The nearest practice to The Barony that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 11.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (15.8 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Barony, Orkney Islands?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Barony, Orkney Islands?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.