--- title: "Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist | Orthodontist in Ayr" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-u-specialist-orthodontist description: "Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist is an orthodontic practice in Ayr. Rated 2.4/5 from 12 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist 27 Miller Rd, Ayr KA7 2AX, UK, [Kilmarnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr) KA7 2AX 2.4 (12 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01292 268444](tel:01292 268444) [Visit Website](http://www.embrace-u.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16874144893605266838&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice For patients in Ayr, Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Its 2.4 rating is below the review-weighted average of 3.9 across the practices we track in Ayr. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. 12 reviews give this practice an average rating of 2.4/5. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE in Ayr (under a mile away), BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE in Ayr (under a mile away), and ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE in Ayr (under a mile away). Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist is located at 27 Miller Rd, Ayr KA7 2AX, UK (KA7 2AX). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 12 orthodontic practices in Ayr, including this one. This practice lists NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces among its available treatments. ## Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist at a Glance | Address | 27 Miller Rd, Ayr KA7 2AX, UK, Ayr, 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 | 2.4 out of 5 from 12 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE, Ayr — 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 Specialist Orthodontist Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Of the 4 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 32 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (12 offer NHS) | | --- | --- | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 32 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 Ayr 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 Specialist Orthodontist is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist offer NHS treatment? Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist offer? Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist run by a specialist orthodontist? Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist 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 Specialist Orthodontist located? Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist is located in Kilmarnock. How many orthodontists are there in Ayr? We currently track 12 orthodontic practices in Ayr, of which Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist? 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 Specialist Orthodontist? The nearest other practices on our register are ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE (Ayr, under a mile away), BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE (Ayr, under a mile away), and ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE (Ayr, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Kilmarnock View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ayr) [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 Specialist Orthodontist on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE, under a mile away. | Practice | From Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alloway-place-dental-practice), Ayr | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andersson-dental-care), Ayr | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barns-dental-practice), Ayr | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Paul Holmes Clinical Dental Technician Services](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paul-holmes-clinical-dental-technician-services), Ayr | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (2) | | [Quadrant Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quadrant-dental-practice), Ayr | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (14) | | [AYR DENTAL STUDIO](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ayr-dental-studio), Ayr | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist. [ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alloway-place-dental-practice) [ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andersson-dental-care) [BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barns-dental-practice) [Paul Holmes Clinical Dental Technician Services — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paul-holmes-clinical-dental-technician-services) [Quadrant Dental Practice — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quadrant-dental-practice) [AYR DENTAL STUDIO — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ayr-dental-studio) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ayr](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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