--- title: "116 Ocean Drive | Orthodontist in Edinburgh" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/116-ocean-drive description: "116 Ocean Drive is an orthodontic practice in Edinburgh offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # 116 OCEAN DRIVE LEITH, EDINBURGH, [City of Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) EH6 6JG NHS Braces ## About This Practice 116 OCEAN DRIVE is an orthodontic practice based in Edinburgh, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. The practice address is LEITH, EDINBURGH, postcode EH6 6JG. We currently track 89 orthodontic practices in Edinburgh, including this one. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Ocean Orthodontic Clinic in Edinburgh (under a mile away), BE DENTAL LTD in Edinburgh (under a mile away), and BARRON DENTAL in Edinburgh (under a mile away). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. ## 116 OCEAN DRIVE at a Glance | Address | LEITH, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, EH6 6JG | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Lothian | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, Edinburgh — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around 116 OCEAN DRIVE Patients here can choose from 64 other orthodontic practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 34 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 64 (57 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 6 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (about 34 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EH6 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/eh6) ## NHS Orthodontics in Edinburgh 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 Lothian. 116 OCEAN DRIVE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does 116 OCEAN DRIVE offer NHS treatment? 116 OCEAN DRIVE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does 116 OCEAN DRIVE offer? 116 OCEAN DRIVE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is 116 OCEAN DRIVE located? 116 OCEAN DRIVE is located in City of Edinburgh. How many orthodontists are there in Edinburgh? We currently track 89 orthodontic practices in Edinburgh, of which 116 OCEAN DRIVE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at 116 OCEAN DRIVE? 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. Adults on certain benefits or low incomes can be exempt, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near 116 OCEAN DRIVE? The nearest other practices on our register are Ocean Orthodontic Clinic (Edinburgh, under a mile away), BE DENTAL LTD (Edinburgh, under a mile away), and BARRON DENTAL (Edinburgh, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at 116 OCEAN DRIVE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` 116 Ocean Drive on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in City of Edinburgh View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/edinburgh) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to 116 OCEAN DRIVE on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Ocean Orthodontic Clinic, under a mile away. | Practice | From 116 OCEAN DRIVE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ocean Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic), Edinburgh | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (238) | | [BE DENTAL LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/be-dental-ltd), Edinburgh | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BARRON DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barron-dental), Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [(MY) DENTIST](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-6), Edinburgh | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [65 FERRY ROAD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/65-ferry-road), Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [GREAT JUNCTION DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-junction-dental-practice), Edinburgh | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from 116 OCEAN DRIVE. [Ocean Orthodontic Clinic — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ocean-orthodontic-clinic) [BE DENTAL LTD — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/be-dental-ltd) [BARRON DENTAL — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barron-dental) [(MY) DENTIST — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-6) [65 FERRY ROAD — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/65-ferry-road) [GREAT JUNCTION DENTAL PRACTICE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-junction-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) ## Location Map — City of Edinburgh EH6 6JG ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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