About This Practice
For patients in Saltcoats, THE DENTAL CENTRE is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. THE DENTAL CENTRE is located at 26/30 COUNTESS STREET, SALTCOATS (KA215HW). If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are 27 BRADSHAW STREET in Saltcoats (under a mile away), THREE TOWNS DENTAL CARE in Saltcoats (under a mile away), and Ayrshire Orthodontics in Ardrossan (about 1 mile away). This is one of 3 practices on our Saltcoats register. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. The practice offers NHS Braces.
THE DENTAL CENTRE at a Glance
| Address | 26/30 COUNTESS STREET, SALTCOATS, Saltcoats, KA215HW |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Treatments listed | NHS Braces |
| Nearest other orthodontist | 27 BRADSHAW STREET, Saltcoats — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around THE DENTAL CENTRE
Within three miles there are 8 other orthodontic practices on our register. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 26 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 8 (8 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
|---|---|
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 26 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Saltcoats
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.
THE DENTAL CENTRE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to THE DENTAL CENTRE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is 27 BRADSHAW STREET, under a mile away.
| Practice | From THE DENTAL CENTRE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 BRADSHAW STREET, Saltcoats | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| THREE TOWNS DENTAL CARE, Saltcoats | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Ayrshire Orthodontics, Ardrossan | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 3.4 (16) |
| Alloway Place Dental Care, Stevenston | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (94) |
| THREE TOWNS DENTAL CARE, Stevenston | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| STEVENSTON CROSS DENTAL, Stevenston | 1.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
Location
Map — North Ayrshire KA215HW
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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