--- title: "Chalmers Dental Centre | Orthodontist in Edinburgh" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chalmers-dental-centre description: "Chalmers Dental Centre 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 --- # CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE 3 CHALMERS STREET, EDINBURGH, [City of Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) EH3 9EW NHS Braces ## About This Practice Patients in Edinburgh can be seen at CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE. This is one of 89 practices on our Edinburgh register. The practice address is 3 CHALMERS STREET, EDINBURGH, postcode EH3 9EW. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are 126 LAURISTON PLACE in Edinburgh (under a mile away), Bite Dentistry in Edinburgh (under a mile away), and EARL GREY DENTAL PRACTICE in Edinburgh (under a mile away). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. ## CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE at a Glance | Address | 3 CHALMERS STREET, EDINBURGH, Edinburgh, EH3 9EW | | --- | --- | | 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 | 126 LAURISTON PLACE, 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 CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE Patients here can choose from 80 other orthodontic practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee, about 36 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 80 (73 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (about 36 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EH3 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/eh3) ## 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. CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE offer NHS treatment? CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE offer? CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE located? CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE is located in City of Edinburgh. How many orthodontists are there in Edinburgh? We currently track 89 orthodontic practices in Edinburgh, of which CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at CHALMERS DENTAL 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 CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE? The nearest other practices on our register are 126 LAURISTON PLACE (Edinburgh, under a mile away), Bite Dentistry (Edinburgh, under a mile away), and EARL GREY DENTAL PRACTICE (Edinburgh, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Chalmers Dental Centre 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 CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is 126 LAURISTON PLACE, under a mile away. | Practice | From CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [126 LAURISTON PLACE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/126-lauriston-place), Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Bite Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bite-dentistry), Edinburgh | under a mile west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign | 4.5 (39) | | [EARL GREY DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/earl-grey-dental-practice), Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [11 GILMORE PLACE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/11-gilmore-place), Edinburgh | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CITRUS DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/citrus-dental-care), Edinburgh | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CITY HEALTH CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/city-health-clinic), Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from CHALMERS DENTAL CENTRE. [126 LAURISTON PLACE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/126-lauriston-place) [Bite Dentistry — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bite-dentistry) [EARL GREY DENTAL PRACTICE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/earl-grey-dental-practice) [11 GILMORE PLACE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/11-gilmore-place) [CITRUS DENTAL CARE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/citrus-dental-care) [CITY HEALTH CLINIC — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/city-health-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) ## Location Map — City of Edinburgh EH3 9EW ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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