Orthodontic practices near Torries
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Torries, 2 practices within 10 and 42 practices within 20. The closest is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, 2.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 2.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (319 reviews) |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (29 reviews) |
| FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNEAboyne | 10.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE DENTAL CAREInverurie | 11.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KINTORE DENTAL PRACTICEKintore | 11.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GARIOCH DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE DENTAL PRACTICEInverurie | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INVERURIE SMILE CAREInverurie | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Torries with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridge of Alford, 2.8 miles north-west; the next are Bograxie (6.3 miles north-east) and Aboyne (10.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridge of Alford | 1 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Bograxie | 1 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Aboyne | 1 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Inverurie | 4 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Kintore | 1 | 11.0 miles east |
| Banchory | 2 | 12.1 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 Torries
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford (4.9 from 319 reviews), 2.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Young Smile Dental CareBridge of Alford | 4.9 (319 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Mastrick Smile CareAberdeen | 4.9 (213 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Blairdaff DentalBograxie | 4.9 (29 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Deveron Dental Centre, HuntlyHuntly | 4.8 (160 reviews) | 17.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Torries at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 20 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Young Smile Dental Care, Bridge of Alford — 3 miles Blairdaff Dental, Bograxie — 6 miles FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, Aboyne — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 42 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 Torries
The nearest practice to Torries is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 42.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Deveron Dental Centre, Huntly (17 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Torries list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Torries are commissioned by NHS Grampian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Torries
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Orthodontist in Torries: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Torries keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Torries itself or elsewhere in Aberdeenshire.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Tough, Tillyfour, Keig, Tillyfourie, Corrennie Croft, and Muir of Fowlis follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice signals around Torries
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Torries. The nearest we do hold are Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 3 miles away; Blairdaff Dental in Bograxie, about 6 miles away; and FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE, about 10 miles away.
Where Torries sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Tough, around 1 km to the south-west.
What official data says about Torries
Torries — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. By national deprivation ranking, Torries sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Torries is about 20 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Torries
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Torries helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Torries
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Torries. Torries — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Grampian for NHS dentistry. National deprivation data ranks Torries among Scotland's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Torries is about 20 miles from Aberdeen Dental School in Aberdeen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Torries
Patients in Torries have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Torries
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Torries — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Torries. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Torries
This section helps connect Torries, Aberdeenshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Tough, Tillyfour, Keig, Tillyfourie, Corrennie Croft, and Muir of Fowlis.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Torries
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Torries often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Torries?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Torries is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 2.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Blairdaff Dental (6.3 miles) and FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE (10.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Torries?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Torries, 2 practices within 10 miles and 42 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Torries?
The nearest practice to Torries that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Young Smile Dental Care in Bridge of Alford, about 2.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include FOUNTAIN DENTAL GROUP-ABOYNE (10.5 miles) and INVERURIE DENTAL CARE (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Torries, Aberdeenshire?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Torries, Aberdeenshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.