--- title: "Buchanan Dental Care | Orthodontist in Airdrie" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/buchanan-dental-care description: "Buchanan Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Airdrie. Rated 4.9/5 from 119 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Buchanan Dental Care The, Buchanan Centre, 126 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3BJ, UK, [Coatbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/airdrie) ML5 3BJ 4.9 (119 reviews) Clear Aligners NHS Braces Retainers [01236 423862](tel:01236 423862) [Visit Website](https://www.buchanandentalcare.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16941276070904838174&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Airdrie, Buchanan Dental Care is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. You'll find the practice at The, Buchanan Centre, 126 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3BJ, UK, ML5 3BJ. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Airdrie, including this one. This practice lists NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers among its available treatments. Other practices nearby include BUCHANAN DENTAL CARE in Coatbridge (under a mile away), MAIN STREET DENTAL CLINIC in Coatbridge (under a mile away), and COATBRIDGE FAMILY DENTAL CARE in Coatbridge (under a mile away). This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. 119 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. ## Buchanan Dental Care at a Glance | Address | The, Buchanan Centre, 126 Main St, Coatbridge ML5 3BJ, UK, Airdrie, ML5 3BJ | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Lanarkshire | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 119 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | BUCHANAN DENTAL CARE, Coatbridge — 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 Buchanan Dental Care Buchanan Dental Care is one of 20 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 9 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 19 (19 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 9 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the ML5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ml5) ## NHS Orthodontics in Airdrie 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 Lanarkshire. Buchanan Dental Care is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Buchanan Dental Care offer NHS treatment? Buchanan Dental Care offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Buchanan Dental Care offer? Buchanan Dental Care offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is Buchanan Dental Care located? Buchanan Dental Care is located in Coatbridge. How many orthodontists are there in Airdrie? We currently track 7 orthodontic practices in Airdrie, of which Buchanan Dental Care is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Buchanan Dental Care? 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 Buchanan Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are BUCHANAN DENTAL CARE (Coatbridge, under a mile away), MAIN STREET DENTAL CLINIC (Coatbridge, under a mile away), and COATBRIDGE FAMILY DENTAL CARE (Coatbridge, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Buchanan Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Buchanan Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Coatbridge View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/airdrie) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 Buchanan Dental Care on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is BUCHANAN DENTAL CARE, under a mile away. | Practice | From Buchanan Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BUCHANAN DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/buchanan-dental-care-2), Coatbridge | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [MAIN STREET DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/main-street-dental-clinic), Coatbridge | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [COATBRIDGE FAMILY DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/coatbridge-family-dental-care), Coatbridge | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ACADEMY DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/academy-dental-practice), Coatbridge | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [LAGAN DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lagan-dental-care), Coatbridge | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BLAIRHILL DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blairhill-dental-practice), Coatbridge | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Buchanan Dental Care. [BUCHANAN DENTAL CARE — Coatbridge (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/buchanan-dental-care-2) [MAIN STREET DENTAL CLINIC — Coatbridge (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/main-street-dental-clinic) [COATBRIDGE FAMILY DENTAL CARE — Coatbridge (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/coatbridge-family-dental-care) [ACADEMY DENTAL PRACTICE — Coatbridge (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/academy-dental-practice) [LAGAN DENTAL CARE — Coatbridge (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lagan-dental-care) [BLAIRHILL DENTAL PRACTICE — Coatbridge (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blairhill-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Airdrie](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/airdrie) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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