--- title: "Galgorm Dental | Orthodontist in Ballymena" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/galgorm-dental description: "Galgorm Dental is an orthodontic practice in Ballymena. Rated 4.7/5 from 31 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Galgorm Dental Galgorm Rd, Ballymena BT42 1HL, UK, [Ballymena](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballymena) BT42 1HL 4.7 (31 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Retainers [028 2563 1122](tel:028 2563 1122) [Visit Website](https://www.galgormdental.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13962067937525594945&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Galgorm Dental provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Ballymena. Patients can be treated with Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers, depending on suitability. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Other practices nearby include Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic in Ballymena (about 2 miles away), Orthoplus in Ballymena (about 2 miles away), and Smiles Dental Care in Ballymena (about 2 miles away). Patients have rated this practice 4.7/5 across 31 reviews. Across the practices we list in Ballymena, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 4.7 is in line with that. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. This is a private orthodontic practice. You'll find the practice at Galgorm Rd, Ballymena BT42 1HL, UK, BT42 1HL. Galgorm Dental is one of 6 orthodontic practices we track in Ballymena. ## Galgorm Dental at a Glance | Address | Galgorm Rd, Ballymena BT42 1HL, UK, Ballymena, BT42 1HL | | --- | --- | | Nation | Northern Ireland | | NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 31 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic, Ballymena — 1.6 miles | | 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 Galgorm Dental Within three miles there are 6 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 5th of 6 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast, about 23 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Rating among nearby practices | 5th of 6 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast (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 BT42 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/bt42) ## NHS Orthodontics in Ballymena NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. Galgorm Dental is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Galgorm Dental offer NHS treatment? Galgorm Dental offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Galgorm Dental offer? Galgorm Dental offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Galgorm Dental use digital scanning? Galgorm Dental is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Where is Galgorm Dental located? Galgorm Dental is located in Ballymena. How many orthodontists are there in Ballymena? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Ballymena, of which Galgorm Dental is one. What other orthodontists are near Galgorm Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic (Ballymena, about 2 miles away), Orthoplus (Ballymena, about 2 miles away), and Smiles Dental Care (Ballymena, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Galgorm Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Galgorm Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Ballymena View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ballymena) [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) [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 Galgorm Dental on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic, 1.6 miles away. | Practice | From Galgorm Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ballymena-orthodontic-clinic), Ballymena | 1.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Orthoplus](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoplus), Ballymena | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | 5.0 (5) | | [Smiles Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-dental-care), Ballymena | 1.6 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.5 (122) | | [Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/laura-jones-dental-implant-clinic), Ballymena | 1.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (120) | | [Kennedy Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kennedy-orthodontics), Ballymena | 2.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (31) | | [Maine Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/maine-dental-practice), Cullybackey | 2.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (12) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Galgorm Dental. [Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic — Ballymena (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ballymena-orthodontic-clinic) [Orthoplus — Ballymena (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoplus) [Smiles Dental Care — Ballymena (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-dental-care) [Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic — Ballymena (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/laura-jones-dental-implant-clinic) [Kennedy Orthodontics — Ballymena (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kennedy-orthodontics) [Maine Dental Practice — Cullybackey (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/maine-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ballymena](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballymena) ### 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 Google Places - England 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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