--- title: "Happy Smiles Ralston | Orthodontist in Hawkhead" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/happy-smiles-ralston description: "Happy Smiles Ralston is an orthodontic practice in Hawkhead offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # HAPPY SMILES RALSTON 356 GLASGOW ROAD, PAISLEY, [Renfrewshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hawkhead) PA1 3BH NHS Braces ## About This Practice For patients in Hawkhead, HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is located at 356 GLASGOW ROAD, PAISLEY (PA1 3BH). HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is one of 12 orthodontic practices we track in Hawkhead. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE in Hawkhead (under a mile away), ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR in Hawkhead (under a mile away), and CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD in Hawkhead (about 1 mile away). This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. ## HAPPY SMILES RALSTON at a Glance | Address | 356 GLASGOW ROAD, PAISLEY, Hawkhead, PA1 3BH | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE, Hawkhead — 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 HAPPY SMILES RALSTON HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is one of 42 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 5 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 41 (39 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 5 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the PA1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/pa1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Hawkhead 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde. HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does HAPPY SMILES RALSTON offer NHS treatment? HAPPY SMILES RALSTON offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does HAPPY SMILES RALSTON offer? HAPPY SMILES RALSTON offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is HAPPY SMILES RALSTON located? HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is located in Renfrewshire. How many orthodontists are there in Hawkhead? We currently track 12 orthodontic practices in Hawkhead, of which HAPPY SMILES RALSTON is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at HAPPY SMILES RALSTON? 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 HAPPY SMILES RALSTON? The nearest other practices on our register are CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE (Hawkhead, under a mile away), ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR (Hawkhead, under a mile away), and CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD (Hawkhead, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at HAPPY SMILES RALSTON, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Happy Smiles Ralston on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Renfrewshire View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hawkhead) [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 HAPPY SMILES RALSTON on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE, under a mile away. | Practice | From HAPPY SMILES RALSTON | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-dental-practice), Hawkhead | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/envisage-dentistry-tweedsmuir), Hawkhead | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-dental-clinic-ltd), Hawkhead | 1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [KELBURNE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kelburne-dental-practice), Paisley | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CARDONALD SMILES](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-smiles), Hawkhead | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [OASIS DENTAL CARE GLASGOW](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oasis-dental-care-glasgow), Hawkhead | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from HAPPY SMILES RALSTON. [CARDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE — Hawkhead (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-dental-practice) [ENVISAGE DENTISTRY TWEEDSMUIR — Hawkhead (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/envisage-dentistry-tweedsmuir) [CARDONALD DENTAL CLINIC LTD — Hawkhead (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-dental-clinic-ltd) [KELBURNE DENTAL PRACTICE — Paisley (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kelburne-dental-practice) [CARDONALD SMILES — Hawkhead (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardonald-smiles) [OASIS DENTAL CARE GLASGOW — Hawkhead (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oasis-dental-care-glasgow) [Compare All Orthodontists in Hawkhead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hawkhead) ## Location Map — Renfrewshire PA1 3BH ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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