NHS Treatment in Tillydrone at a Glance
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
|---|---|
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE, Aberdeen — under a mile; 26 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — about 1 mile |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
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 listing NHS orthodontics near Tillydrone
On our practice register: 55 practices within 5 miles of Tillydrone, 63 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Aberdeen, 0.6 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE, 0.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HILTON DENTAL PRACTICEAberdeen | 0.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – |
| WOODSIDE DENTAL PRACTICEAberdeen | 0.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – |
| GRANDHOLM DENTAL CLINICAberdeen | 0.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – |
| OLD TOWN DENTAL CAREAberdeen | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in AberdeenAberdeen | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (288 reviews) |
| BRIDGE OF DON DENTAL AND AESTHETIC CLINIAberdeen | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tillydrone with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Aberdeen, 0.6 miles south-west; the next are Bridge of Don (0.9 miles north-east) and Dyce (1.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 23 | 0.6 miles south-west |
| Bridge of Don | 1 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Dyce | 2 | 1.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tillydrone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist Aberdeen in Dyce (4.8 from 191 reviews), 1.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Old Machar Dental and Implant Centre | Invisalign and Emergency Dentist AberdeenDyce | 4.8 (191 reviews) | 1.6 miles north |
| Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic ClinicBridge of Don | 4.8 (176 reviews) | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Aberdeen OrthodonticsAberdeen | 4.8 (106 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
| Old Town Dental Care - Invisalign, Dentist in AberdeenAberdeen | 4.7 (288 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Tillydrone, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is The Orthodontic Clinic, 1.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE, Aberdeen, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 1 mile away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Tillydrone are commissioned by NHS Grampian. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontics in Tillydrone funds treatment for patients who meet the IOTN clinical need threshold. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. Understanding its limits helps families in Tillydrone plan around realistic waiting times.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Tillydrone
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Tillydrone costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Tillydrone
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Aberdeen City differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Not every practice near Tillydrone offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By national deprivation ranking, Tillydrone sits among the more deprived areas of Scotland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tillydrone is Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 1 mile away. For NHS dental services, Tillydrone falls under NHS Grampian. Tillydrone is classified as large Urban Areas. Tillydrone has 55 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 93% of towns in Scotland. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tillydrone itself. The closest on record are HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Aberdeen, under a mile away; Bridge of Don Dental & Aesthetic Clinic, under a mile away; and OLDMACHAR DENTAL CARE in Dyce, about 2 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Tillydrone
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Aberdeen City vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Tillydrone
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Parents in Tillydrone increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Understanding Orthodontic Eligibility in Tillydrone
Whether you or your child qualifies for NHS treatment in Tillydrone comes down to a structured assessment. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. This guide explains how IOTN works, who qualifies, and what private options exist if you don't.
Eligibility in Tillydrone — Local Context
How long NHS treatment takes to start in Aberdeen City depends heavily on the individual practice's current caseload.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Tillydrone
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tillydrone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tillydrone is HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Aberdeen, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are WOODSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE (0.6 miles) and GRANDHOLM DENTAL CLINIC (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tillydrone?
Our register has 55 practices within 5 miles of Tillydrone, 63 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tillydrone?
The nearest practice to Tillydrone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is HILTON DENTAL PRACTICE in Aberdeen, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WOODSIDE DENTAL PRACTICE (0.6 miles) and GRANDHOLM DENTAL CLINIC (0.7 miles).
Which NHS body covers Tillydrone for dental care?
Tillydrone sits within NHS Grampian for NHS dental commissioning.
What kind of area is Tillydrone?
By ONS classification, Tillydrone falls under large Urban Areas.
How deprived is Tillydrone compared with the rest of Scotland?
By the national deprivation index, Tillydrone is more deprived than most of Scotland. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
What towns are near Tillydrone?
Kittybrewster, Bridge of Don, Old Aberdeen are within easy reach of Tillydrone.
What does NHS orthodontic treatment include?
A standard NHS course covers the specialist assessment, all adjustment appointments, the brace itself, de-bonding, and retainers — all as one course of treatment.
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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