---
title: "Orthodontist Near Me In Shetland Islands"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/shetland-islands
description: "Orthodontists in Shetland Islands: 2 practices, 14.7% of 218 places with one within 5 miles. Compare towns and get a quote."
updated: 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# Find An Orthodontist Near You In Shetland Islands

Browse orthodontic locations across Shetland Islands, or start a remote photo assessment today and get a clinician-reviewed quote from home.

[← All locations](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations)

## Shetland Islands at a glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Places in our index | 218 |
| Places with a practice within 5 miles | 32 of 218 (14.7%) |
| Median distance to the nearest practice | 10.2 miles |
| Median practices within 5 miles | 0 |
| Practices on our register in Shetland Islands | 2 |
| Access rank in Scotland | 32 of 32 (1 is the most places with a practice nearby) |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shetland |

From our orthodontic practice register and the 2021 Census. Distances are straight-line from the centre of each place. The register is not exhaustive. [See the full data and method](https://virtualconsultant.online/data/orthodontic-access-uk).

## Orthodontic practices in Shetland Islands

Our register lists 2 orthodontic practices in Shetland Islands. Most are in Brae (1), Lerwick (1).

| Practice | Town | Google rating | NHS | Private |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [4 MARKET STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/4-market-street) | [Lerwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lerwick) | – | ✓ | – |
| [BRAE DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/brae-dental-clinic) | [Brae](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brae) | – | ✓ | – |

## Largest places in Shetland Islands and their nearest orthodontists

| Place | Population | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lerwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lerwick) | 6,760 | 1 | under a mile |
| [Sandwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sandwick) | 1,217 | 0 | 11.3 miles |
| [Scalloway](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scalloway) | 1,100 | 1 | 4.7 miles |
| [Symbister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/symbister) | 797 | 0 | 11.7 miles |
| [Brae](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brae) | 720 | 1 | under a mile |
| [Uyeasound](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/uyeasound) | 10 | 0 | 25.5 miles |
| [Aith](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aith) | – | 0 | 7.5 miles |
| [Aithsetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aithsetter) | – | 0 | 7 miles |
| [Assater](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/assater) | – | 0 | 8.6 miles |
| [Ayres of Selivoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ayres-of-selivoe) | – | 0 | 12.6 miles |
| [Aywick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aywick) | – | 0 | 16.1 miles |
| [Baliasta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/baliasta) | – | 0 | 30.1 miles |

## How Shetland Islands compares with its neighbours

Shetland Islands has a practice within five miles of 14.7% of its places. The nearest counties and council areas:

[Orkney Islands: 19.5% of places, about 106 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/orkney-islands)

[Moray: 67.3% of places, about 202 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/moray)

[Aberdeenshire: 60.8% of places, about 210 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/aberdeenshire)

[Aberdeen City: 100% of places, about 219 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/aberdeen-city)

[Full access report for Shetland Islands](https://virtualconsultant.online/data/orthodontic-access-uk/shetland-islands)

## All places in Shetland Islands

- [Aith](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aith)
- [Aithsetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aithsetter)
- [Assater](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/assater)
- [Ayres of Selivoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ayres-of-selivoe)
- [Aywick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aywick)
- [Baliasta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/baliasta)
- [Baltasound](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/baltasound)
- [Bardister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bardister)
- [Beosetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/beosetter)
- [Biggings](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/biggings)
- [Bigton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bigton)
- [Billister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/billister)
- [Bixter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bixter)
- [Brae](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brae)
- [Braewick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/braewick)
- [Breiwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/breiwick)
- [Bremirehoull](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bremirehoull)
- [Bretabister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bretabister)
- [Bridge End](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bridge-end)
- [Brindister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brindister)
- [Brough Lodge](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brough-lodge)
- [Browland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/browland)
- [Brunatwatt](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brunatwatt)
- [Bruray](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bruray)
- [Burrafirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burrafirth)
- [Burragarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burragarth)
- [Burraland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burraland)
- [Burravoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burravoe)
- [Busta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/busta)
- [Caldback](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/caldback)
- [Camb](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/camb)
- [Cannygates](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cannygates)
- [Catfirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/catfirth)
- [Challister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/challister)
- [Channerwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/channerwick)
- [Clate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/clate)
- [Clibberswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/clibberswick)
- [Clivocast](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/clivocast)
- [Clousta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/clousta)
- [Collafirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/collafirth)
- [Colvister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colvister)
- [Copister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/copister)
- [Crooksetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crooksetter)
- [Cullivoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cullivoe)
- [Culswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/culswick)
- [Cumlewick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cumlewick)
- [Cunningsburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cunningsburgh)
- [Cunnister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cunnister)
- [Da Hametoon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/da-hametoon)
- [Da Nort Toons](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/da-nort-toons)
- [Dale of Walls](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dale-of-walls)
- [Dalsetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dalsetter)
- [Duncansclett](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/duncansclett)
- [Dury](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dury)
- [East Burrafirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-burrafirth)
- [East Houlland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-houlland)
- [Easter Quarff](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/easter-quarff)
- [Easter Skeld](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/easter-skeld)
- [Effirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/effirth)
- [Eswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eswick)
- [Exnaboe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/exnaboe)
- [Fetlar](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/fetlar)
- [Firth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/firth)
- [Fladdabister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/fladdabister)
- [Flanderstown](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/flanderstown)
- [Freefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/freefield)
- [Freester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/freester)
- [Funzie](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/funzie)
- [Garderhouse](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/garderhouse)
- [Gardie](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gardie)
- [Gardin](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gardin)
- [Garthspool](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/garthspool)
- [Gillsbreck](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gillsbreck)
- [Girlsta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/girlsta)
- [Gletness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gletness)
- [Gloup](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gloup)
- [Gonfirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gonfirth)
- [Gord](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gord)
- [Gossabrough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gossabrough)
- [Gott](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gott)
- [Graven](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/graven)
- [Gremista](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gremista)
- [Grindiscol](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/grindiscol)
- [Grunasound](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/grunasound)
- [Gruting](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gruting)
- [Grutness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/grutness)
- [Gulberwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gulberwick)
- [Gunnista](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gunnista)
- [Gunnister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gunnister)
- [Gutcher](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gutcher)
- [Hadd](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hadd)
- [Haggrister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/haggrister)
- [Hamister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hamister)
- [Hamnavoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hamnavoe)
- [Haroldswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/haroldswick)
- [Harrier](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/harrier)
- [Hellister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hellister)
- [Heogan](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/heogan)
- [Herra](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/herra)
- [Hestaford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hestaford)
- [Hestingott](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hestingott)
- [Hestinsetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hestinsetter)
- [Heylor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/heylor)
- [Hillswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hillswick)
- [Hillwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hillwell)
- [Hogaland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hogaland)
- [Holmsgarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/holmsgarth)
- [Hoswick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hoswick)
- [Houbie](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/houbie)
- [Houlland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/houlland)
- [Housabister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/housabister)
- [Housay](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/housay)
- [Housetter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/housetter)
- [Houss](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/houss)
- [Hultness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hultness)
- [Huxter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/huxter)
- [Innbanks](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/innbanks)
- [Ireland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ireland)
- [Kalliness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kalliness)
- [Kirkabister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kirkabister)
- [Laxfirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/laxfirth)
- [Laxo](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/laxo)
- [Leeans](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leeans)
- [Leebitten](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leebitten)
- [Lerwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lerwick)
- [Levaneap](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/levaneap)
- [Levenwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/levenwick)
- [Littlester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/littlester)
- [Lowersound](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lowersound)
- [Lunning](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lunning)
- [Mail](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mail)
- [Mangaster](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mangaster)
- [Marrister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/marrister)
- [Melby](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/melby)
- [Mid Walls](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mid-walls)
- [Mid Yell](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mid-yell)
- [Midbrake](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/midbrake)
- [Mossbank](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/mossbank)
- [Muness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/muness)
- [Neap](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/neap)
- [Nibon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/nibon)
- [Noonsbrough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/noonsbrough)
- [Norbister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/norbister)
- [North Collafirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-collafirth)
- [North Gluss](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-gluss)
- [North Roe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-roe)
- [North Sandwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-sandwick)
- [North Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-town)
- [Northdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/northdale)
- [Northpunds](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/northpunds)
- [Norwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/norwick)
- [Noss](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/noss)
- [Ollaberry](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ollaberry)
- [Ordale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ordale)
- [Papil](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/papil)
- [Punds](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/punds)
- [Quarff](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/quarff)
- [Quendale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/quendale)
- [Quoys](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/quoys)
- [Ramnageo](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ramnageo)
- [Reawick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/reawick)
- [Rerwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/rerwick)
- [Ringasta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ringasta)
- [Runn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/runn)
- [Saltness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/saltness)
- [Sand](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sand)
- [Sandness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sandness)
- [Sandsound](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sandsound)
- [Sandvoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sandvoe)
- [Sandwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sandwick)
- [Scalloway](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scalloway)
- [Scarff](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scarff)
- [Scarvister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scarvister)
- [Scatness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scatness)
- [Scatsta](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scatsta)
- [Scousburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/scousburgh)
- [Sella Ness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sella-ness)
- [Sellafirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sellafirth)
- [Semblister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/semblister)
- [Setter](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/setter)
- [Silwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/silwick)
- [Skaw](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/skaw)
- [Skelberry](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/skelberry)
- [Skellister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/skellister)
- [South Nesting](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/south-nesting)
- [South Scousburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/south-scousburgh)
- [South Stromness](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/south-stromness)
- [Southpunds](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/southpunds)
- [Stanydale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stanydale)
- [Stebbligrind](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stebbligrind)
- [Stonybrake](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stonybrake)
- [Stove](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stove)
- [Stromfirth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stromfirth)
- [Sullom](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sullom)
- [Sumburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sumburgh)
- [Swining](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/swining)
- [Swinister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/swinister)
- [Symbister](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/symbister)
- [Tangwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/tangwick)
- [The Houllands](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/the-houllands)

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## Orthodontic guides for patients in Shetland Islands

These guides are relevant to patients across Shetland Islands researching braces, clear aligners, NHS eligibility, and treatment costs.

[Braces vs clear aligners](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces-vs-clear-aligners)

[How much do braces cost?](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/braces-cost)

[NHS braces for adults](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/nhs-braces-for-adults-uk)

[Adult braces UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk)

[Retainers after braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/retainers-after-braces)

[Questions to ask an orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/questions-to-ask-orthodontist)

[Children's orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/childrens-orthodontics)

[IOTN score checker](https://virtualconsultant.online/about/iotn-score-checker)

[Online orthodontic consultations](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/online-orthodontic-consultation)

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### Orthodontic questions from patients in Shetland Islands

How many orthodontic practices are there in Shetland Islands?

Our register lists 2 orthodontic practices in Shetland Islands. The most are in Brae (1), Lerwick (1). The register is built from public sources and each practice's own published information, so it is not exhaustive.

How far is the nearest orthodontist from places in Shetland Islands?

Of the 218 places we index in Shetland Islands, 32 (14.7%) have an orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 10.2 miles from its nearest practice. Distances are straight-line from the centre of each place, not travel times.

Is orthodontic access in Shetland Islands better or worse than elsewhere in Scotland?

Shetland Islands ranks 32 of 32 for the share of places with a practice within five miles, where 1 is the best served. Nearby, Orkney Islands has a practice within five miles of 19.5% of places, Moray has a practice within five miles of 67.3% of places, Aberdeenshire has a practice within five miles of 60.8% of places.

Who commissions NHS orthodontics in Shetland Islands?

NHS dental services in Shetland Islands are commissioned by NHS Shetland. NHS orthodontic treatment is free for eligible under-18s who meet the clinical threshold, and is reached by referral from your dentist rather than by contacting a practice directly.

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Citation details

Title Orthodontist Near Me In Shetland Islands

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Published 2024-06-01

Updated 2026-09-29

URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/shetland-islands](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/shetland-islands)