--- title: "Embrace-U | Orthodontist in Irvine | Virtual Consultant Online" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-u description: "Embrace-U is an orthodontic practice in Irvine. Rated 3.8/5 from 12 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Embrace-U 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK, [Kilmarnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine) KA7 2AX 3.8 (12 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01294 276153](tel:01294 276153) [Visit Website](https://www.embrace-u.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1702856481035654852&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Patients in Irvine can be seen at Embrace-U. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, depending on suitability. Its 3.8 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Irvine. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. Embrace-U is located at 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK (KA7 2AX). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Irvine, including this one. 12 reviews give this practice an average rating of 3.8/5. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are High Street Dental Surgery in Irvine (under a mile away), MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE in Irvine (under a mile away), and IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO in Irvine (under a mile away). ## Embrace-U at a Glance | Address | 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK, Irvine, KA7 2AX | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | High Street Dental Surgery, Irvine — 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 Embrace-U Embrace-U is one of 11 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 23 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (9 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners) | | --- | --- | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 23 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the KA7 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ka7) ## NHS Orthodontics in Irvine 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 Ayrshire and Arran. Embrace-U is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Embrace-U offer NHS treatment? Embrace-U offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Embrace-U offer? Embrace-U offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Embrace-U run by a specialist orthodontist? Embrace-U 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 Embrace-U located? Embrace-U is located in Kilmarnock. How many orthodontists are there in Irvine? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Irvine, of which Embrace-U is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Embrace-U? 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 Embrace-U? The nearest other practices on our register are High Street Dental Surgery (Irvine, under a mile away), MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE (Irvine, under a mile away), and IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO (Irvine, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Embrace-U, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Embrace-U on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Kilmarnock View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/irvine) [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) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [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 Embrace-U on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is High Street Dental Surgery, under a mile away. | Practice | From Embrace-U | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [High Street Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/high-street-dental-surgery), Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (3) | | [MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mckinley-dental-practice), Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/irvine-dental-studio), Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bank-street-dental-practice), Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-studios-scotland-irvine-dental-studio), Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (45) | | [TRUSS DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truss-dental), Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Embrace-U. [High Street Dental Surgery — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/high-street-dental-surgery) [MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mckinley-dental-practice) [IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/irvine-dental-studio) [BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bank-street-dental-practice) [Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-studios-scotland-irvine-dental-studio) [TRUSS DENTAL — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truss-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Irvine](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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