About This Practice
For patients in Alloa, STEPHEN SHORT & ASSOCIATES is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Alloa, including this one. You'll find the practice at 5 SHILLINGHILL, ALLOA, FK101JT. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are MACDONALD & MORSON in Alloa (under a mile away), THE MANOR DENTAL in Tullibody (about 2 miles away), and MACDONALD AND MORSON DENTAL CARE ALVA in Alva (about 3 miles away). The practice offers NHS Braces. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland.
STEPHEN SHORT & ASSOCIATES at a Glance
| Address | 5 SHILLINGHILL, ALLOA, Alloa, FK101JT |
|---|---|
| Nation | Scotland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Forth Valley |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Funding listed | NHS |
| Treatments listed | NHS Braces |
| Nearest other orthodontist | MACDONALD & MORSON, Alloa — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around STEPHEN SHORT & ASSOCIATES
Patients here can choose from 3 other orthodontic 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 25 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (3 offer NHS) |
|---|---|
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 25 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Alloa
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 Forth Valley.
STEPHEN SHORT & ASSOCIATES is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to STEPHEN SHORT & ASSOCIATES on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is MACDONALD & MORSON, under a mile away.
| Practice | From STEPHEN SHORT & ASSOCIATES | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MACDONALD & MORSON, Alloa | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| THE MANOR DENTAL, Tullibody | 2.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| MACDONALD AND MORSON DENTAL CARE ALVA, Alva | 2.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| TILLICOULTRY DENTAL CARE, Tillicoultry | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| KINCARDINE DENTAL PRACTICE, Kincardine | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| toothplus, Stirling | 4.9 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (25) |
Location
Map — Clackmannanshire FK101JT
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.
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