Orthodontic practices near The Drums
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Drums; 1 practice within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, 9.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICEKirriemuir | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FORFAR DENTAL CAREForfar | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CASTLE STREET DENTALForfar | 12.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| HIGH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEForfar | 13.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICAlyth | 14.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| R AND PM THOMSONBrechin | 15.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ESK DENTAL CAREBrechin | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 64 HIGH STREETBlairgowrie and Rattray | 18.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Drums with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirriemuir, 9.3 miles south; the next are Forfar (12.9 miles south-east) and Alyth (14.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kirriemuir | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Forfar | 3 | 12.9 miles south-east |
| Alyth | 1 | 14.6 miles south-west |
| Brechin | 2 | 15.6 miles east |
| Blairgowrie and Rattray | 1 | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Coupar Angus | 1 | 20.0 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The Drums at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Angus |
| NHS dental services | NHS Tayside |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Angus | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 168 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 24 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, Kirriemuir — 9 miles FORFAR DENTAL CARE, Forfar — 13 miles INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC, Alyth — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 9 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 Drums
From The Drums the nearest practice is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, 9.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kingsway Dental Practice (23.2 miles) mentions a free consultation.
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 Drums are commissioned by NHS Tayside; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Drums to KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Drums
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Orthodontist in The Drums: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Drums. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Angus.
About The Drums
Rottal is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of The Drums.
The local picture in The Drums
The Drums is classified as accessible Rural. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Tayside. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Drums; the nearest is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, The Drums is roughly mid-table for Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Drums is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 24 miles away.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Wheen, Rottal, Clachnabrain, Glenclova, Inchmill, and Glenprosen Village.
What we know about practices near The Drums
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Drums itself. The nearest recorded are KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, about 9 miles away; FORFAR DENTAL CARE, about 13 miles away; and INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINIC in Alyth, about 15 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Drums
The orthodontic landscape in The Drums offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Drums
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Drums
Orthodontic treatment in The Drums is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Drums
Practices serving The Drums differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as accessible Rural, The Drums sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning. The Drums has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. National deprivation data puts The Drums close to the Scotland median. The nearest university dental hospital to The Drums is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Drums. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Drums
This section helps connect The Drums, Angus to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Wheen, Rottal, Clachnabrain, Glenclova, Inchmill, and Glenprosen Village follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Drums
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Drums often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Drums?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Drums is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, about 9.3 miles to the south. The next closest are FORFAR DENTAL CARE (12.9 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (12.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Drums?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Drums, 1 practice within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirriemuir, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Drums?
The nearest practice to The Drums that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, about 9.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include FORFAR DENTAL CARE (12.9 miles) and CASTLE STREET DENTAL (12.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Drums, Angus?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Drums, Angus?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.