Braces in The Drums at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | None within 30 miles on our register |
|---|---|
| Nearest practice listing NHS | KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE, Kirriemuir — 9.3 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — about 24 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way, to KIRRIEMUIR DENTAL PRACTICE |
| Access within Angus | 157th closest to a practice of 168 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces 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. Few practices near here mention fixed braces in their published information, so this lists the nearest of any kind.
| 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 | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ 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.
For everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction, fixed braces do the heavy lifting. Orthodontists serving The Drums offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. Their constant, controlled force is why they remain first choice for significant bite problems. Treatment length varies with the case, but 12–24 months is the usual range.
Funding Your Braces in The Drums
For children and teenagers in The Drums who score highly enough on the IOTN scale, NHS braces are provided free of charge — typically metal appliances, delivered under a defined clinical pathway. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS orthodontic waiting times in Angus vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Private care is open to any age and starts within weeks. Indicative The Drums costs are £1,500+ for metal, £2,000+ for ceramic and £4,000+ for lingual, often spread over interest-free instalments.
Local Context for The Drums
Practices serving The Drums differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. The Drums's ONS geography type is accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in The Drums falls under NHS Tayside. People in The Drums usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. The Drums sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to The Drums is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Drums itself. The nearest we do hold 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. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Angus vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
As a guide, private brace in The Drums usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Step by Step: Braces in The Drums
Fitting takes around an hour, and adjustment appointments in The Drums are usually every 6–9 weeks. Keeping to them is what holds the treatment on schedule. The The Drums overview sets out local facts, the nearest practices and the NHS funding route that applies here.
Teen Orthodontics in The Drums
Teenage orthodontics in The Drums spans everything from NHS metal braces to Invisalign Teen. Active jaw growth lets orthodontists in The Drums guide the teeth more efficiently. Understanding the landscape helps parents and teens make a confident, informed choice.
Clear Aligners for Teenagers — The Compliance Factor
Clear aligners including Invisalign Teen are available for teenagers in The Drums who meet the suitability criteria. The key consideration for teenage patients is compliance: aligners must be worn for 20–22 hours per day. Teenagers who may be inconsistent about wearing their trays — particularly during meals at school — may achieve more reliable results with fixed braces, which work continuously without requiring patient effort.
Orthodontic Conditions in The Drums
Many people in The Drums live with orthodontic problems without realising there are effective solutions. Left untreated, some of these problems worsen and become harder to correct. A photo assessment can give you an early steer on what you're dealing with.
Common Orthodontic Problems in The Drums
The problems below cover the great majority of cases assessed in The Drums, from the very common to the more complex.
Jaw Problems Treated by Orthodontists in The Drums
Jaw-related problems are among the more complex conditions treated by specialists in The Drums. Patients in The Drums with jaw pain, significant bite issues or visible asymmetry should seek specialist assessment. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in The Drums
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.
Where can I get braces near The Drums?
None of the practices within 30 miles mentions fixed braces in its published information, although most orthodontic practices do fit them — ask the nearest ones directly.
Who commissions NHS dentistry in The Drums?
The Drums sits within NHS Tayside for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is The Drums?
ONS classifies The Drums as accessible Rural.
How deprived is The Drums compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, The Drums is close to the Scotland average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near The Drums?
Easter Lednathie, Wheen, Pearsie are within easy reach of The Drums.
Will I need retainers after braces?
Yes, always — without a retainer teeth drift back toward their old position. Retainers go in the same day the brace comes off, typically a bonded wire behind the front teeth plus a removable tray for nights.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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