Braces in The Trench at a Glance
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | Monkstown Dental, Jordanstown — 4.3 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
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| Nearest practice listing NHS | Monkstown Dental, Jordanstown — 4.3 miles; 16 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — about 6 miles |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Northern Ireland |
| Access within Antrim and Newtownabbey | 7th closest to a practice of 26 places in the county; the county median is 5.8 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 Trench
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of The Trench, 29 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, 2.4 miles east. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is Monkstown Dental, 4.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkstown DentalJordanstown | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (30 reviews) |
| Abbey Dental ClinicNewtownabbey | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (37 reviews) |
| Paste DentalBelfast | 6.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (284 reviews) |
| Kennedy Orthodontics -BelfastBelfast | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Malone DentalBelfast | 7.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (75 reviews) |
| Turk Dental CareBelfast | 7.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.2 (20 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Trench with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Jordanstown, 4.3 miles east; the next are Newtownabbey (5.2 miles east) and Belfast (6.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Jordanstown | 1 | 4.3 miles east |
| Newtownabbey | 1 | 5.2 miles east |
| Belfast | 5 | 6.4 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 Trench
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Paste Dental in Belfast (4.9 from 284 reviews), 6.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Paste DentalBelfast | 4.9 (284 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Kennedy Orthodontics -BelfastBelfast | 4.8 (19 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Malone DentalBelfast | 4.7 (75 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Monkstown DentalJordanstown | 4.6 (30 reviews) | 4.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
For everything from mild crowding to complex bite correction, fixed braces do the heavy lifting. Orthodontists serving The Trench offer metal, ceramic, lingual and self-ligating appliances to suit different cases and budgets. No removable option quite matches the control a fixed appliance gives the clinician over each tooth. Typical treatment spans roughly one to two years, depending on complexity.
Fixed Brace Options in The Trench
Metal braces are the benchmark treatment: small steel brackets, an archwire, and regular adjustments. They suit all case types and are the least expensive private option, as well as the NHS standard.
Ceramic braces are functionally the same as metal with clear or tooth-coloured brackets. Much less conspicuous in photos, slightly pricier, and a little more prone to staining from tea, coffee and coloured foods.
Lingual braces are bonded to the tongue-facing surface of the teeth, so they are invisible from the front. They are the most discreet fixed option, cost the most, and need a short speech-adaptation period.
Self-ligating braces use a clip mechanism rather than elastic bands to hold the wire. They are often suggested for crowded cases where reduced friction helps early tooth movement, and are offered by several The Trench orthodontists.
Local Context for The Trench
Orthodontic practices in and around The Trench vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. The Trench sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Trench is better served than 79% of towns in Northern Ireland. National deprivation data ranks The Trench among Northern Ireland's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Trench is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 6 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Trench. The nearest we do hold are M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 2 miles away; Whiteabbey Dental Practice in Newtownabbey, about 4 miles away; and Monkstown Dental in Jordanstown, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Antrim and Newtownabbey vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made. Private treatment can usually begin within a few weeks of the initial consultation.
Private brace costs in The Trench generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Many practices offer 0% or low-interest payment plans spread over 12 to 24 months.
Picking the Right Orthodontist in The Trench
The practices worth shortlisting in The Trench explain your options rather than pushing one, quote transparently, and make clear who will treat you and what happens if the case runs over.
For complex bites, a specialist practice earns its fee; for simple alignment, a GDP with orthodontic experience is often perfectly appropriate and more competitive on price.
Frequently Asked Questions — Braces in The Trench
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Trench?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Trench is M A Irwin Dental in Carnmoney, about 2.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Whiteabbey Dental Practice (4.2 miles) and Monkstown Dental (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Trench?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of The Trench, 29 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Where can I get braces near The Trench?
The nearest practice to The Trench that mentions fixed braces is Monkstown Dental in Jordanstown, about 4.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Abbey Dental Clinic (5.2 miles) and Paste Dental (6.4 miles).
Who commissions NHS dentistry in The Trench?
The Trench sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning.
How deprived is The Trench compared with the rest of Northern Ireland?
By the national deprivation index, The Trench is less deprived than most of Northern Ireland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near The Trench?
Carnmoney, Shankill, Ballyeaston are within easy reach of The Trench.
Which county covers The Trench?
The Trench falls within Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Can I eat normally with braces?
Most foods are fine, but you should avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that can damage brackets or get trapped in the brace. Crunchy raw vegetables, hard sweets, chewing gum, and hard crusty bread should be cut up or avoided. Your orthodontist will give a full guidance list at fitting.
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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