Embrace-U
47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK, Kilmarnock KA7 2AX
3.8 (12 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Irvine can be seen at Embrace-U. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, depending on suitability. Its 3.8 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Irvine. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. Embrace-U is located at 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK (KA7 2AX). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Irvine, including this one. 12 reviews give this practice an average rating of 3.8/5. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are High Street Dental Surgery in Irvine (under a mile away), MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE in Irvine (under a mile away), and IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO in Irvine (under a mile away).
Embrace-U at a Glance
| Address | 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK, Irvine, KA7 2AX |
|---|---|
| Nation | Scotland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | High Street Dental Surgery, Irvine — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Embrace-U
Embrace-U is one of 11 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 23 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (9 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners) |
|---|---|
| Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 23 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Irvine
In Scotland, NHS dental treatment — including clinically necessary orthodontics — is free for everyone under 26. Adults aged 26 and over who qualify pay 80% of the NHS fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Embrace-U is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Embrace-U on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is High Street Dental Surgery, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Embrace-U | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental Surgery, Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (3) |
| MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE, Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO, Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio, Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (45) |
| TRUSS DENTAL, Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.