Orthodontic practices near Veness
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Veness; 4 practices within 20. The closest is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 13.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAISYBANK CLINICKirkwall | 13.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICEKirkwall | 13.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALKirkwall | 13.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE BALFOURKirkwall | 14.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| ORKNEY DENTALStromness | 23.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Veness with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kirkwall, 13.5 miles south-west; the next are Stromness (23.3 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Veness at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Orkney Islands |
| NHS dental services | NHS Orkney |
| 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 Orkney Islands | 112th closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | DAISYBANK CLINIC, Kirkwall — 14 miles ORKNEY DENTAL, Stromness — 23 miles BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, Thurso — 47 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, 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 Veness
The nearest practice to Veness is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 13.5 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
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 Veness are commissioned by NHS Orkney, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, 13.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Veness to DAISYBANK CLINIC 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
Orthodontic Treatment In Veness
Orkney Islands12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Veness
Orthodontist in Veness: People weighing up braces or aligners in Veness can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Orkney Islands, not just Veness.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Backaland, Mill Bay, Guith, Calfsound, Cusbay, and Braeswick if you are weighing up more than one location.
Veness in context
ONS classifies Veness as remote Rural. For NHS dental services, Veness falls under NHS Orkney. Veness has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Veness sits close to the Scotland average for deprivation.
Local orthodontic signals in Veness
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Veness. The closest on record are DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 14 miles away; ORKNEY DENTAL in Stromness, about 23 miles away; and BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso, about 47 miles away.
Where Veness sits locally
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Backaland, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Veness
Orthodontic treatment in Veness is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Veness runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Veness Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Veness has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Veness
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Veness — 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 Veness. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Veness
This section helps connect Veness, Orkney Islands to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Related nearby location pages such as Backaland, Mill Bay, Guith, Calfsound, Cusbay, and Braeswick can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Veness
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Veness often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Veness?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Veness is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 13.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (13.8 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Veness?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Veness, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kirkwall, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Veness?
The nearest practice to Veness that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall, about 13.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (13.8 miles) and ORKNEY DENTAL (13.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Veness, Orkney Islands?
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 Veness, Orkney Islands?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.