Orthodontic practices near The Braids
On our practice register: 123 practices within 5 miles of The Braids, 146 practices within 10 and 240 practices within 20. The closest is 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh, 0.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVEEdinburgh | 0.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 27 COMISTON ROADEdinburgh | 0.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| EH10 DENTALEdinburgh | 0.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| MORNINGSIDE DENTAL CAREEdinburgh | 0.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CHURCH HILL DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh | 0.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LINKS DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 18 THIRLESTANE ROADEdinburgh | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BRUNTSFIELD DENTAL IAN OLLERHEADEdinburgh | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Braids with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Edinburgh, 0.5 miles north-west; the next are Colinton (1.3 miles south) and Danderhall (1.3 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 26 | 0.5 miles north-west |
| Colinton | 3 | 1.3 miles south |
| Danderhall | 1 | 1.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Braids
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Edinburgh Dental (4.9 from 806 reviews), 1.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh DentalEdinburgh | 4.9 (806 reviews) | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Southside Dental CareEdinburgh | 4.8 (437 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Edinburgh OrthodonticsEdinburgh | 4.8 (190 reviews) | 1.5 miles north |
| Ardmillan Orthodontics LtdEdinburgh | 4.5 (68 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Braids at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | City of Edinburgh |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 123 practices, more than 97% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 85% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, Edinburgh — under a mile FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE, Colinton — 1 miles 1 LIBERTON BRAE, Danderhall — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 146 within 10 miles, 240 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 Braids
The Braids has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 146 practices, and within 20 there are 240.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ardmillan Orthodontics Ltd (1.6 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 2 of the practices around The Braids list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 miles away.
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 Braids are commissioned by NHS Lothian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Braids
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Orthodontist in The Braids: If your search for orthodontic treatment in The Braids keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of City of Edinburgh.
Practice signals around The Braids
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Braids itself. The nearest we do hold are 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh, under a mile away; FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE in Colinton, about a mile away; and 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, about a mile away.
A quick look at The Braids
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Bruntsfield, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Bruntsfield, Fairmilehead, Churchhill, The Grange, Marchmont, and Comiston can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The local picture in The Braids
ONS classifies The Braids as large Urban Areas. For NHS dental services, The Braids falls under NHS Lothian. The Braids has 123 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in Scotland. The Braids's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to The Braids is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Braids
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Braids can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Braids
What's available in The Braids depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, The Braids falls under large Urban Areas. NHS dental commissioning in The Braids falls under NHS Lothian. With 123 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Braids is better served than 97% of towns in Scotland. The Braids falls in a less deprived area than most of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Braids is about 38 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Braids
The orthodontic landscape in The Braids 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.
Treatment Options in The Braids — Local Context
Practices serving The Braids differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. The Braids's ONS geography type is large Urban Areas. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Lothian. The Braids has 123 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, The Braids sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Braids is about 38 miles from Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee. There is no orthodontist on our records in The Braids itself. The nearest we do hold are 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh, under a mile away; FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE in Colinton, about a mile away; and 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, about a mile away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Braids. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Braids
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in The Braids, City of Edinburgh. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bruntsfield, Fairmilehead, Churchhill, The Grange, Marchmont, and Comiston.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Braids
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Braids often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Braids?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Braids is 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are 27 COMISTON ROAD (0.5 miles) and EH10 DENTAL (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Braids?
Our register has 123 practices within 5 miles of The Braids, 146 practices within 10 miles and 240 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Braids?
The nearest practice to The Braids that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 31 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE in Edinburgh, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include 27 COMISTON ROAD (0.5 miles) and EH10 DENTAL (0.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Braids, City of Edinburgh?
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 The Braids, City of Edinburgh?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.