Orthodontic practices near Toor
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Toor; 15 practices within 20. The closest is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 14.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Causeway Orthodontic CentreColeraine | 14.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 2.3 (3 reviews) |
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 14.2 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (45 reviews) |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 15.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (12 reviews) |
| Boyd & Logue Dental SurgeryColeraine | 15.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (215 reviews) |
| 18 DentalColeraine | 15.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (15 reviews) |
| The Townhouse Dental PracticeColeraine | 15.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (6 reviews) |
| New Row Dental SurgeryColeraine | 15.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (17 reviews) |
| CINCHORTHO LTDColeraine | 15.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Toor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coleraine, 14.2 miles west; the next are Cullybackey (15.0 miles south) and Ballymena (16.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coleraine | 7 | 14.2 miles west |
| Cullybackey | 1 | 15.0 miles south |
| Ballymena | 6 | 16.1 miles south |
| Portrush | 1 | 16.3 miles north-west |
| Limavady | 1 | 26.1 miles west |
| Magherafelt | 2 | 27.2 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 Toor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Pure Dental Hygiene in Coleraine (5.0 from 45 reviews), 14.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Dental HygieneColeraine | 5.0 (45 reviews) | 14.2 miles west |
| Maine Dental PracticeCullybackey | 5.0 (12 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| Laura Jones Dental & Implant ClinicBallymena | 4.8 (120 reviews) | 16.1 miles south |
| Kennedy OrthodonticsBallymena | 4.8 (31 reviews) | 18.5 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Toor at a Glance
| Nation | Northern Ireland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Causeway Coast and Glens |
| 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 Causeway Coast and Glens | 86th closest to an orthodontic practice of 96 places in the county (the county median is 7.3 miles) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 37 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Causeway Orthodontic Centre, Coleraine — 14 miles Maine Dental Practice, Cullybackey — 15 miles Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic, Ballymena — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 15 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 Toor
From Toor the nearest practice is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 14.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 15 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Toor list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Toor are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, 14.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Toor to Causeway Orthodontic Centre is roughly 30 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 370 to 740 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £335 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Toor
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Orthodontist in Toor: Before booking anything in Toor, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Causeway Coast and Glens.
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What official data says about Toor
Toor sits within Health and Social Care Northern Ireland for NHS dental commissioning. Toor has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Toor is roughly mid-table for Northern Ireland. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Toor is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, about 37 miles away.
Practice data for Toor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Toor itself. The nearest recorded are Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 14 miles away; Maine Dental Practice in Cullybackey, about 15 miles away; and Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic in Ballymena, about 16 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Toor
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Toor
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Toor
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Areas We Cover Around Toor
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Frequently Asked Questions in Toor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Toor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Toor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Toor is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 14.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Pure Dental Hygiene (14.2 miles) and Maine Dental Practice (15.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Toor?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Toor, 0 practices within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Coleraine, 14.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Toor?
The nearest practice to Toor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Causeway Orthodontic Centre in Coleraine, about 14.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Maine Dental Practice (15.0 miles) and Boyd & Logue Dental Surgery (15.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Toor, Causeway Coast and Glens?
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 Toor, Causeway Coast and Glens?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.