--- title: "Downfield Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Dundee" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/downfield-dental-practice description: "Downfield Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Dundee offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE 438 STRATHMARTINE ROAD, DUNDEE, [Dundee City](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dundee) DD3 8NF NHS Braces ## About This Practice DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE is an orthodontic practice in Dundee. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. Other practices nearby include KW DENTAL in Dundee (under a mile away), Wrights Dental in Dundee (under a mile away), and SNOWDROP CLINIC in Dundee (under a mile away). We currently track 30 orthodontic practices in Dundee, including this one. You'll find the practice at 438 STRATHMARTINE ROAD, DUNDEE, DD3 8NF. ## DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE at a Glance | Address | 438 STRATHMARTINE ROAD, DUNDEE, Dundee, DD3 8NF | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Tayside | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | KW DENTAL, Dundee — 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 DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE Patients here can choose from 30 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 2 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 30 (25 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (about 2 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the DD3 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/dd3) ## NHS Orthodontics in Dundee 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 Tayside. DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE offer NHS treatment? DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE offer? DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE located? DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE is located in Dundee City. How many orthodontists are there in Dundee? We currently track 30 orthodontic practices in Dundee, of which DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE? 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 DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE? The nearest other practices on our register are KW DENTAL (Dundee, under a mile away), Wrights Dental (Dundee, under a mile away), and SNOWDROP CLINIC (Dundee, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Downfield Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dundee City View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dundee) [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 DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is KW DENTAL, under a mile away. | Practice | From DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [KW DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kw-dental), Dundee | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Wrights Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wrights-dental), Dundee | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (19) | | [SNOWDROP CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/snowdrop-clinic), Dundee | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [131 HIGH STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/131-high-street), Dundee | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [HILLCLOCK DENTAL SURGERY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hillclock-dental-surgery), Dundee | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [LOCHEE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lochee-dental-care), Dundee | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from DOWNFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE. [KW DENTAL — Dundee (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kw-dental) [Wrights Dental — Dundee (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wrights-dental) [SNOWDROP CLINIC — Dundee (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/snowdrop-clinic) [131 HIGH STREET — Dundee (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/131-high-street) [HILLCLOCK DENTAL SURGERY — Dundee (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hillclock-dental-surgery) [LOCHEE DENTAL CARE — Dundee (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lochee-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dundee](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dundee) ## Location Map — Dundee City DD3 8NF ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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