Orthodontic practices near Tralee
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tralee; 3 practices within 10 and 4 practices within 20. The closest is OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, 6.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTREOban | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OBAN DENTAL CAREOban | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTREOban | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GLENCOE DENTAL CENTREBallachulish | 17.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| M&S DENTAL CAREFort William | 25.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tralee with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oban, 6.5 miles south; the next are Ballachulish (17.4 miles north-east) and Fort William (25.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oban | 3 | 6.5 miles south |
| Ballachulish | 1 | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Fort William | 1 | 25.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Tralee at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Argyll and Bute |
| NHS dental services | NHS Highland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Argyll and Bute | 132nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 405 places in the county (the county median is 9.9 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, Oban — 6 miles GLENCOE DENTAL CENTRE, Ballachulish — 17 miles M&S DENTAL CARE, Fort William — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 4 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 Tralee
The nearest practice to Tralee is OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, 6.5 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 4.
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 Tralee are commissioned by NHS Highland, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, 6.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tralee to OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tralee
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Local provider signals in Tralee
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tralee. The nearest we do hold are OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, about 6 miles away; GLENCOE DENTAL CENTRE in Ballachulish, about 17 miles away; and M&S DENTAL CARE in Fort William, about 25 miles away.
About Tralee
Baravullin is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Tralee.
The local picture in Tralee
Tralee — remote Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Highland for NHS dentistry. Tralee has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. National deprivation data puts Tralee close to the Scotland median.
Continue your local research
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tralee
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tralee
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tralee
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tralee
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tralee often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tralee?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tralee is OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, about 6.5 miles to the south. The next closest are OBAN DENTAL CARE (6.5 miles) and OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tralee?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tralee, 3 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oban, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tralee?
The nearest practice to Tralee that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, about 6.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include OBAN DENTAL CARE (6.5 miles) and OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tralee, Argyll and Bute?
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 Tralee, Argyll and Bute?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.