Orthodontic practices near The Inch
On our practice register: 113 practices within 5 miles of The Inch, 141 practices within 10 and 239 practices within 20. The closest is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, 0.7 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 LIBERTON BRAEDanderhall | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTREDanderhall | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BRITE DENTAL GILMERTONDanderhall | 1.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Southside Dental CareEdinburgh | 1.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (437 reviews) |
| BARBOUR DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PRESTONFIELD BUPA DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTDLoanhead | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Edinburgh DentalEdinburgh | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (806 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Inch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Danderhall, 0.7 miles west; the next are Edinburgh (1.0 miles north-west) and Loanhead (1.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Danderhall | 7 | 0.7 miles west |
| Edinburgh | 20 | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Loanhead | 1 | 1.2 miles south |
| Musselburgh | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Colinton | 1 | 2.5 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 Inch
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Edinburgh Dental (4.9 from 806 reviews), 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh DentalEdinburgh | 4.9 (806 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Orthodontic Lounge EdinburghDanderhall | 4.9 (79 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Southside Dental CareEdinburgh | 4.8 (437 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Holyrood Dental CareEdinburgh | 4.6 (154 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Inch 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 | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | 113 practices, more than 96% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within City of Edinburgh | 91st closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | 1 LIBERTON BRAE, Danderhall — under a mile Southside Dental Care, Edinburgh — 1 miles SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD, Loanhead — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 141 within 10 miles, 239 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | EH16 |
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 Inch
The nearest practice to The Inch is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 141 practices, and within 20 there are 239.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 2 of the practices around The Inch list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 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 Inch are commissioned by NHS Lothian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, 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 Inch
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Orthodontist in The Inch: People weighing up braces or aligners in The Inch can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in City of Edinburgh.
Area profile for The Inch
The Inch — large Urban Areas by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Lothian for NHS dentistry. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (113), The Inch has more choice than 96% of towns in Scotland. The Inch sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Inch is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 38 miles away.
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Nearby location pages including Gracemount, Craigmillar, Liberton, Moredun, Prestonfield, and Alnwickhill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The Inch in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Gracemount, around 1 km to the south.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Inch
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Inch itself. The nearest we do hold are 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, under a mile away; Southside Dental Care in Edinburgh, about a mile away; and SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD in Loanhead, about a mile away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Inch
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Inch
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for The Inch
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Inch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Inch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Inch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Inch is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, about 0.7 miles to the west. The next closest are CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE (0.9 miles) and BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Inch?
Our register has 113 practices within 5 miles of The Inch, 141 practices within 10 miles and 239 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Inch?
The nearest practice to The Inch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, about 0.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE (0.9 miles) and BRITE DENTAL GILMERTON (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Inch, City of Edinburgh?
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 Inch, City of Edinburgh?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.