Orthodontic practices near The Sheddings
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Sheddings; 5 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, 8.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 8.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (120 reviews) |
| Ballymena Orthodontic ClinicBallymena | 9.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| OrthoplusBallymena | 9.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smiles Dental CareBallymena | 9.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (122 reviews) |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (31 reviews) |
| Galgorm DentalBallymena | 10.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 11.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (12 reviews) |
| Monkstown DentalJordanstown | 17.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (30 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Sheddings with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ballymena, 8.9 miles south-west; the next are Cullybackey (11.6 miles west) and Jordanstown (17.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ballymena | 6 | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Cullybackey | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
| Jordanstown | 1 | 17.0 miles south |
| Carrickfergus | 2 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Carnmoney | 1 | 17.8 miles south |
| Newtownabbey | 2 | 18.2 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Sheddings
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey (5.0 from 12 reviews), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 4.8 (31 reviews) | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Galgorm DentalBallymena | 4.7 (31 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Sheddings at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Mid and East Antrim |
| 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 Mid and East Antrim | 38th closest to an orthodontic practice of 45 places in the county (the county median is 4.7 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 23 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic, Ballymena — 9 miles Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey — 12 miles Monkstown Dental, Jordanstown — 17 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 13 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 Sheddings
The nearest practice to The Sheddings is Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, 8.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Paste Dental (23.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Royal School Of Dentistry (23 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around The Sheddings list clear aligners, the nearest 9.1 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 Sheddings are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orthoplus in Ballymena, 9.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Sheddings to Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Sheddings
Mid and East Antrim12 nearby locationsExplore teeth straightening in The Sheddings
Orthodontist in The Sheddings: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Sheddings. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Mid and East Antrim.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Galdanagh, Carnlough, Cargan, Moorfields, Glenariff, and Glenarm.
A quick look at The Sheddings
The nearest other location we cover is Galdanagh, around 7 km to the north-east.
What local practice data suggests in The Sheddings
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Sheddings itself. The nearest recorded are Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, about 9 miles away; Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 12 miles away; and Monkstown Dental in Jordanstown, about 17 miles away.
What official data says about The Sheddings
NHS dental commissioning in The Sheddings falls under Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. The Sheddings has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, The Sheddings is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Sheddings is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 23 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in The Sheddings Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Sheddings has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Sheddings
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Sheddings — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Sheddings
Many people in The Sheddings delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Sheddings
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving The Sheddings. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Sheddings; the nearest is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, The Sheddings is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Sheddings is about 23 miles from Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Sheddings. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Sheddings
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Sheddings, Mid and East Antrim with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Galdanagh, Carnlough, Cargan, Moorfields, Glenariff, and Glenarm.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Sheddings
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Sheddings often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Sheddings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Sheddings is Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, about 8.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (9.1 miles) and Orthoplus (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Sheddings?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Sheddings, 5 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ballymena, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Sheddings?
The nearest practice to The Sheddings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orthoplus in Ballymena, about 9.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Maine Dental Practice (11.6 miles) and Monkstown Dental (17.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Sheddings, Mid and East Antrim?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Sheddings, Mid and East Antrim?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.