--- title: "Edinburgh Dental Specialists | Orthodontist in Edinburgh" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edinburgh-dental-specialists description: "Edinburgh Dental Specialists is an orthodontic practice in Edinburgh. Rated 4.8/5 from 350 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Edinburgh Dental Specialists 178 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4BA, UK, [Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) EH2 4BA 4.8 (350 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces [0131 225 2666](tel:0131 225 2666) [Visit Website](https://www.edinburghdentist.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=12951308349180088273&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Edinburgh, Edinburgh Dental Specialists is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Across the practices we list in Edinburgh, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.8 is in line with that. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. Patients have rated this practice 4.8/5 across 350 reviews. Other practices nearby include Smile Direct Club in Edinburgh (under a mile away), FREDERICK STREET DENTAL CARE in Edinburgh (under a mile away), and Edinburgh Dental Studio in Edinburgh (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Edinburgh Dental Specialists is one of 89 orthodontic practices we track in Edinburgh. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, depending on suitability. The practice address is 178 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4BA, UK, postcode EH2 4BA. ## Edinburgh Dental Specialists at a Glance | Address | 178 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 4BA, UK, Edinburgh, EH2 4BA | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Lothian | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | | Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 350 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Smile Direct Club, 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 Edinburgh Dental Specialists Edinburgh Dental Specialists is one of 81 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 14 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 7th. 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) | | --- | --- | | Rating among nearby practices | 7th of 14 rated practices within three miles | | 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 EH2 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/eh2) ## 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. Edinburgh Dental Specialists is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Edinburgh Dental Specialists offer NHS treatment? Edinburgh Dental Specialists offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Edinburgh Dental Specialists offer? Edinburgh Dental Specialists offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Edinburgh Dental Specialists run by a specialist orthodontist? Edinburgh Dental Specialists is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Edinburgh Dental Specialists located? Edinburgh Dental Specialists is located in Edinburgh. How many orthodontists are there in Edinburgh? We currently track 89 orthodontic practices in Edinburgh, of which Edinburgh Dental Specialists is one. What other orthodontists are near Edinburgh Dental Specialists? The nearest other practices on our register are Smile Direct Club (Edinburgh, under a mile away), FREDERICK STREET DENTAL CARE (Edinburgh, under a mile away), and Edinburgh Dental Studio (Edinburgh, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Edinburgh Dental Specialists, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Edinburgh Dental Specialists on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Edinburgh View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/edinburgh) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [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 Edinburgh Dental Specialists on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Smile Direct Club, under a mile away. | Practice | From Edinburgh Dental Specialists | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Smile Direct Club](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-direct-club), Edinburgh | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (62) | | [FREDERICK STREET DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/frederick-street-dental-care), Edinburgh | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Edinburgh Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edinburgh-dental-studio), Edinburgh | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (242) | | [EDINBURGH GUMS & TEETH](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edinburgh-gums-and-teeth), Edinburgh | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [4 GREAT STUART STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/4-great-stuart-street), Edinburgh | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Cherrybank Dental Spa](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cherrybank-dental-spa), Edinburgh | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (419) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Edinburgh Dental Specialists. [Smile Direct Club — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-direct-club) [FREDERICK STREET DENTAL CARE — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/frederick-street-dental-care) [Edinburgh Dental Studio — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edinburgh-dental-studio) [EDINBURGH GUMS & TEETH — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/edinburgh-gums-and-teeth) [4 GREAT STUART STREET — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/4-great-stuart-street) [Cherrybank Dental Spa — Edinburgh (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cherrybank-dental-spa) [Compare All Orthodontists in Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/edinburgh) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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