--- title: "Ek Dental | Orthodontist in East Kilbride" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ek-dental description: "Ek Dental is an orthodontic practice in East Kilbride offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # EK DENTAL HUNTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, ANDREW ST., EAST KILBRIDE, [South Lanarkshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-kilbride) G74 1AD NHS Braces ## About This Practice EK DENTAL is an orthodontic practice based in East Kilbride, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. Other practices nearby include East Kilbride Orthodontic Centre in East Kilbride (under a mile away), GREY GABLES DENTAL in East Kilbride (under a mile away), and Greygables Dental in East Kilbride (under a mile away). EK DENTAL is one of 16 orthodontic practices we track in East Kilbride. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. EK DENTAL is located at HUNTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, ANDREW ST., EAST KILBRIDE (G74 1AD). Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. ## EK DENTAL at a Glance | Address | HUNTER COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRE, ANDREW ST., EAST KILBRIDE, East Kilbride, G74 1AD | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Lanarkshire | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | East Kilbride Orthodontic Centre, East Kilbride — 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 EK DENTAL EK DENTAL 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 8 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 19 (17 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 8 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the G74 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/g74) ## NHS Orthodontics in East Kilbride 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. EK DENTAL is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does EK DENTAL offer NHS treatment? EK DENTAL offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does EK DENTAL offer? EK DENTAL offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is EK DENTAL located? EK DENTAL is located in South Lanarkshire. How many orthodontists are there in East Kilbride? We currently track 16 orthodontic practices in East Kilbride, of which EK DENTAL is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at EK DENTAL? 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 EK DENTAL? The nearest other practices on our register are East Kilbride Orthodontic Centre (East Kilbride, under a mile away), GREY GABLES DENTAL (East Kilbride, under a mile away), and Greygables Dental (East Kilbride, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at EK DENTAL, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Ek Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in South Lanarkshire View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-kilbride) [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 EK DENTAL on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is East Kilbride Orthodontic Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From EK DENTAL | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [East Kilbride Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/east-kilbride-orthodontic-centre), East Kilbride | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.0 (1) | | [HUNER STREET DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/huner-street-dental), East Kilbride | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Greygables Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greygables-dental), East Kilbride | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (132) | | [Whitemoss Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitemoss-dental-practice), East Kilbride | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.7 (38) | | [AVONDALE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/avondale-dental-practice), East Kilbride | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [WHITEMOSS DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitemoss-dental), East Kilbride | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from EK DENTAL. [East Kilbride Orthodontic Centre — East Kilbride (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/east-kilbride-orthodontic-centre) [HUNER STREET DENTAL — East Kilbride (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/huner-street-dental) [Greygables Dental — East Kilbride (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/greygables-dental) [Whitemoss Dental Practice — East Kilbride (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitemoss-dental-practice) [AVONDALE DENTAL PRACTICE — East Kilbride (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/avondale-dental-practice) [WHITEMOSS DENTAL — East Kilbride (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/whitemoss-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in East Kilbride](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-kilbride) ## Location Map — South Lanarkshire G74 1AD ### 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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