Orthodontic practices near Upper Derraid
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Derraid, 1 practice within 10 and 10 practices within 20. The closest is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, 3.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINICGrantown on Spey | 3.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINICAviemore | 14.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 14.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (19 reviews) |
| 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES)Forres | 14.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Aviemore Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 15.0 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (140 reviews) |
| ORCHARD ROAD DENTAL PRACTICEForres | 15.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SPEYSIDE DENTAL CLINICCharlestown of Aberlour | 15.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WINDSOR HOUSE DENTAL PRACTICE LTDNairn | 16.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Derraid with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Grantown on Spey, 3.4 miles south; the next are Aviemore (14.5 miles south-west) and Forres (14.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Grantown on Spey | 1 | 3.4 miles south |
| Aviemore | 3 | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Forres | 2 | 14.9 miles north |
| Charlestown of Aberlour | 1 | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Nairn | 2 | 16.9 miles north-west |
| Cantray | 1 | 17.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Derraid
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant Clinic in Aviemore (5.0 from 19 reviews), 14.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 5.0 (19 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-west |
| Aviemore Dental & Implant ClinicAviemore | 4.9 (140 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Derraid at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Highland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Highland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Highland | 229th closest to an orthodontic practice of 1,220 places in the county (the county median is 9.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, Grantown on Spey — 3 miles YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC, Aviemore — 14 miles 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES), Forres — 15 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 10 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 Upper Derraid
The nearest practice to Upper Derraid is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, 3.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 10.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 4 of the practices around Upper Derraid list clear aligners, the nearest 14.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Derraid are commissioned by NHS Highland, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, 3.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Derraid
Highland12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Upper Derraid
Orthodontist in Upper Derraid: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Derraid keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Highland.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Derraid
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Derraid itself. The nearest we do hold are YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 3 miles away; YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Aviemore, about 14 miles away; and 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES), about 15 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Glaschoil, Camerory, Derraid, Lower Derraid, Grantown on Spey, and Craggan if you are weighing up more than one location.
The local picture in Upper Derraid
By ONS classification, Upper Derraid falls under accessible Rural. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Derraid falls under NHS Highland. Upper Derraid's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Scotland as a whole.
Where Upper Derraid sits locally
Glaschoil is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Upper Derraid.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Derraid
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Derraid offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Upper Derraid
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Derraid — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Derraid
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Derraid helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Derraid
Orthodontic practices in and around Upper Derraid vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Upper Derraid — accessible Rural by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Highland for NHS dentistry. Upper Derraid sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Derraid. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Derraid
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Upper Derraid, Highland. You can keep exploring with related pages for Glaschoil, Camerory, Derraid, Lower Derraid, Grantown on Spey, and Craggan.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Derraid
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Derraid often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Derraid?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Derraid is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 3.4 miles to the south. The next closest are YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC (14.5 miles) and Your Perfect Smile Dental & Implant Clinic (14.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Derraid?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Derraid, 1 practice within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Derraid?
The nearest practice to Upper Derraid that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC in Grantown on Spey, about 3.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include YOUR PERFECT SMILE DENTAL CLINIC (14.5 miles) and 8TO8 DENTAL (FORRES) (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Derraid, Highland?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Derraid, Highland?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.