--- title: "Bridgend Health Care Centre | Orthodontist in Thurso" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre description: "Bridgend Health Care Centre is an orthodontic practice in Thurso offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE 5 SIR GEORGE STREET, THURSO, [Highland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso) KW147AW NHS Braces ## About This Practice BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Thurso. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC in Thurso (under a mile away), DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC in Thurso (under a mile away), and WICK DENTAL PRACTICE in Wick (about 18 miles away). Treatments offered include NHS Braces. BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE is one of 3 orthodontic practices we track in Thurso. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE is located at 5 SIR GEORGE STREET, THURSO (KW147AW). Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. ## BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE at a Glance | Address | 5 SIR GEORGE STREET, THURSO, Thurso, KW147AW | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Highland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC, Thurso — 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 BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE Within three miles there are 2 other orthodontic practices on our register. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (2 offer NHS) | | --- | --- | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the KW14 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/kw14) ## NHS Orthodontics in Thurso 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 Highland. BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE offer NHS treatment? BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE offer? BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE located? BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE is located in Highland. How many orthodontists are there in Thurso? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Thurso, of which BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE? 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 BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE? The nearest other practices on our register are ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC (Thurso, under a mile away), DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC (Thurso, under a mile away), and WICK DENTAL PRACTICE (Wick, about 18 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Bridgend Health Care Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Highland View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/thurso) [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 BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC, under a mile away. | Practice | From BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic), Thurso | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunbar-dental-clinic), Thurso | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [WICK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice), Wick | 17.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-bridges-dental-clinic), Wick | 18.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ORKNEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2), Stromness | 26.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [THE BALFOUR](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour), Kirkwall | 33 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE. [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC — Thurso (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic) [DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC — Thurso (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunbar-dental-clinic) [WICK DENTAL PRACTICE — Wick (18 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice) [THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC — Wick (19 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-bridges-dental-clinic) [ORKNEY DENTAL — Stromness (27 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2) [THE BALFOUR — Kirkwall (33 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour) [Compare All Orthodontists in Thurso](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso) ## Location Map — Highland KW147AW ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) Register Source Public Health Scotland - Scotland Checked 24 May 2026 Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. 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