--- title: "Gentle Dental Care | Orthodontist in Saint Andrews" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care-4 description: "Gentle Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Saint Andrews offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # GENTLE DENTAL CARE 85 SOUTH STREET, ST ANDREWS, FIFE, [Fife](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-andrews) KY169QW NHS Braces ## About This Practice For patients in Saint Andrews, GENTLE DENTAL CARE is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. GENTLE DENTAL CARE is one of 6 orthodontic practices we track in Saint Andrews. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS in Saint Andrews (under a mile away), St Andrews Dental Care in Saint Andrews (under a mile away), and ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE in Saint Andrews (under a mile away). You'll find the practice at 85 SOUTH STREET, ST ANDREWS, FIFE, KY169QW. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. ## GENTLE DENTAL CARE at a Glance | Address | 85 SOUTH STREET, ST ANDREWS, FIFE, Saint Andrews, KY169QW | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Fife | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS, Saint Andrews — 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 GENTLE DENTAL CARE Within three miles there are 5 other orthodontic practices on our register. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 11 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (4 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee (about 11 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the KY16 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ky16) ## NHS Orthodontics in Saint Andrews 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 Fife. GENTLE DENTAL CARE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does GENTLE DENTAL CARE offer NHS treatment? GENTLE DENTAL CARE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does GENTLE DENTAL CARE offer? GENTLE DENTAL CARE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is GENTLE DENTAL CARE located? GENTLE DENTAL CARE is located in Fife. How many orthodontists are there in Saint Andrews? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Saint Andrews, of which GENTLE DENTAL CARE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at GENTLE DENTAL CARE? 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 GENTLE DENTAL CARE? The nearest other practices on our register are SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS (Saint Andrews, under a mile away), St Andrews Dental Care (Saint Andrews, under a mile away), and ST ANDREWS DENTAL CARE (Saint Andrews, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at GENTLE DENTAL CARE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Gentle Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Fife View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/saint-andrews) [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 GENTLE DENTAL CARE on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS, under a mile away. | Practice | From GENTLE DENTAL CARE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-clinic-st-andrews), Saint Andrews | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [St Andrews Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-andrews-dental-care), Saint Andrews | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (230) | | [St. Andrews Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-andrews-orthodontics), Saint Andrews | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.3 (6) | | [OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oasis-dental-care-ta-bupa-dental-care), Saint Andrews | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [TAYPORT DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tayport-dental-practice), Tayport | 8.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [EDEN DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-care), Cupar | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from GENTLE DENTAL CARE. [SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS — Saint Andrews (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-clinic-st-andrews) [St Andrews Dental Care — Saint Andrews (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-andrews-dental-care) [St. Andrews Orthodontics — Saint Andrews (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-andrews-orthodontics) [OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE — Saint Andrews (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oasis-dental-care-ta-bupa-dental-care) [TAYPORT DENTAL PRACTICE — Tayport (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tayport-dental-practice) [EDEN DENTAL CARE — Cupar (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/eden-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Saint Andrews](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-andrews) ## Location Map — Fife KY169QW ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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