Orthodontic practices near Whinnyknowe
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Whinnyknowe, 26 practices within 10 and 219 practices within 20. The closest is NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, 1.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICEGlenrothes | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LESLIE MEADOWS DENTAL CARELeslie | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SALTIRE DENTAL PRACTICEGlenrothes | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Saltire Dental Practice LtdGlenrothes | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (115 reviews) |
| Balbirnie Oral Care LtdGlenrothes | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (11 reviews) |
| BALBIRNIE ORAL CARE LTDMarkinch | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BUPA DENTAL CAREThornton | 2.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| PUBLIC DENTAL SERVICECoaltown of Balgonie | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Whinnyknowe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glenrothes, 1.3 miles south-east; the next are Leslie (1.3 miles south-west) and Markinch (1.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrothes | 4 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Leslie | 1 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Markinch | 1 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Thornton | 1 | 2.2 miles south-east |
| Coaltown of Balgonie | 1 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Cardenden | 2 | 5.2 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 Whinnyknowe
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kelty Dental Practice (4.9 from 282 reviews), 9.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kelty Dental PracticeKelty | 4.9 (282 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Breeze Family Dental Care (Cardenden)Cardenden | 4.9 (82 reviews) | 5.2 miles south-west |
| Balbirnie Oral Care LtdGlenrothes | 4.6 (11 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Saltire Dental Practice LtdGlenrothes | 4.4 (115 reviews) | 1.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Whinnyknowe at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Fife |
| NHS dental services | NHS Fife |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 75% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Fife | 99th closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 73% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Glenrothes — 1 miles LESLIE MEADOWS DENTAL CARE, Leslie — 1 miles BALBIRNIE ORAL CARE LTD, Markinch — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 219 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Whinnyknowe
The nearest practice to Whinnyknowe is NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 219.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 1 of the practices around Whinnyknowe list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
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 Whinnyknowe are commissioned by NHS Fife; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Whinnyknowe
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Orthodontist in Whinnyknowe: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Whinnyknowe understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Whinnyknowe or another part of Fife.
Whinnyknowe in context
By ONS classification, Whinnyknowe falls under other Urban Areas. Whinnyknowe sits within NHS Fife for NHS dental commissioning. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Whinnyknowe has more choice than 75% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Whinnyknowe sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Whinnyknowe is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Whinnyknowe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Whinnyknowe itself. The closest on record are NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, about a mile away; LESLIE MEADOWS DENTAL CARE, about a mile away; and BALBIRNIE ORAL CARE LTD in Markinch, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Forester's Lodge, Macedonia, Cadham, Pitcoudie, Rimbleton, and South Parks if you are weighing up more than one location.
Whinnyknowe in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Forester's Lodge, under 1 km to the east.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Whinnyknowe
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Whinnyknowe can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Whinnyknowe — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Whinnyknowe itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Whinnyknowe as other Urban Areas. NHS Fife is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Whinnyknowe. Whinnyknowe has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in Scotland. By national deprivation ranking, Whinnyknowe sits among the less deprived areas of Scotland. The nearest university dental hospital to Whinnyknowe is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Whinnyknowe. The closest on record are NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, about a mile away; LESLIE MEADOWS DENTAL CARE, about a mile away; and BALBIRNIE ORAL CARE LTD in Markinch, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Whinnyknowe
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Whinnyknowe helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Whinnyknowe runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whinnyknowe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Whinnyknowe
These links help widen your research beyond Whinnyknowe, Fife if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Forester's Lodge, Macedonia, Cadham, Pitcoudie, Rimbleton, and South Parks.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Whinnyknowe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whinnyknowe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whinnyknowe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whinnyknowe is NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are LESLIE MEADOWS DENTAL CARE (1.3 miles) and SALTIRE DENTAL PRACTICE (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Whinnyknowe?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Whinnyknowe, 26 practices within 10 miles and 219 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whinnyknowe?
The nearest practice to Whinnyknowe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NORTH STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Glenrothes, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include LESLIE MEADOWS DENTAL CARE (1.3 miles) and SALTIRE DENTAL PRACTICE (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Whinnyknowe, Fife?
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 Whinnyknowe, Fife?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.