Orthodontic practices near The Drones
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Drones; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 11.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Orthodontic CentreColeraine | 11.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 2.3 (3 reviews) |
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 11.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (45 reviews) |
| 18 DentalColeraine | 12.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| Boyd & Logue Dental SurgeryColeraine | 12.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (215 reviews) |
| The Townhouse Dental PracticeColeraine | 12.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| New Row Dental SurgeryColeraine | 12.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (17 reviews) |
| CINCHORTHO LTDColeraine | 13.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Portrush Dental CarePortrush | 13.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Drones with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coleraine, 11.5 miles west; the next are Portrush (13.9 miles north-west) and Cullybackey (14.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 7 | 11.5 miles west |
| Portrush | 1 | 13.9 miles north-west |
| Cullybackey | 1 | 14.7 miles south |
| Ballymena | 6 | 16.4 miles south |
| Limavady | 1 | 23.3 miles west |
| Magherafelt | 2 | 25.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Drones
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pure Dental Hygiene in Coleraine (5.0 from 45 reviews), 11.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 5.0 (45 reviews) | 11.5 miles west |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 4.8 (31 reviews) | 18.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Drones at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | Around the Northern Ireland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Causeway Coast and Glens | 76th closest to an orthodontic practice of 96 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Causeway Orthodontic Centre, Coleraine — 12 miles Portrush Dental Care, Portrush — 14 miles Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey — 15 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, 15 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 Drones
The nearest practice to The Drones is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 11.5 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. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around The Drones list clear aligners, the nearest 12.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Drones are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 11.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Drones to Causeway Orthodontic Centre 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 600 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £270 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 Drones
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Braces and aligner options in The Drones
If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Drones, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Causeway Coast and Glens.
Practice signals around The Drones
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Drones. The nearest we do hold are Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 12 miles away; Portrush Dental Care, about 14 miles away; and Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 15 miles away.
Local context for The Drones
Heading north-east for around 3 km brings you to Armoy, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Armoy, Pharis, Gracehill, Kilraghts, Stranocum, and Toor as well as this one.
Area profile for The Drones
Health and Social Care Northern Ireland is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Drones. The Drones has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. The Drones's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Northern Ireland as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Drones is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 38 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Drones
Orthodontic treatment in The Drones is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in The Drones follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Drones
The orthodontic landscape in The Drones offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Drones
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Drones — 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 Drones. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Drones
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Drones, Causeway Coast and Glens against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Armoy, Pharis, Gracehill, Kilraghts, Stranocum, and Toor can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Drones
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Drones often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Drones?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Drones is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 11.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Pure Dental Hygiene (11.5 miles) and 18 Dental (12.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Drones?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Drones, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coleraine, 11.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Drones?
The nearest practice to The Drones that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 11.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include 18 Dental (12.6 miles) and Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Drones, Causeway Coast and Glens?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Drones, Causeway Coast and Glens?
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.