--- title: "K R Dental | Orthodontist in Giffnock | Virtual Consultant Online" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/k-r-dental description: "K R Dental is an orthodontic practice in Giffnock offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # K R DENTAL 283 KILMARNOCK ROAD, SHAWLANDS, GLASGOW, [Glasgow City](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/giffnock) G43 1TX NHS Braces ## About This Practice For patients in Giffnock, K R DENTAL is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS in Giffnock (under a mile away), GLASGOW SOUTH DENTAL CARE in Giffnock (under a mile away), and SHAWLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE in Giffnock (under a mile away). The practice address is 283 KILMARNOCK ROAD, SHAWLANDS, GLASGOW, postcode G43 1TX. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Giffnock, including this one. ## K R DENTAL at a Glance | Address | 283 KILMARNOCK ROAD, SHAWLANDS, GLASGOW, Giffnock, G43 1TX | | --- | --- | | 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 | BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS, Giffnock — 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 K R DENTAL Patients here can choose from 80 other orthodontic 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 3 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 80 (76 offer NHS, 11 list clear aligners, 8 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 3 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the G43 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/g43) ## NHS Orthodontics in Giffnock 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. K R DENTAL is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does K R DENTAL offer NHS treatment? K R DENTAL offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does K R DENTAL offer? K R DENTAL offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is K R DENTAL located? K R DENTAL is located in Glasgow City. How many orthodontists are there in Giffnock? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Giffnock, of which K R DENTAL is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at K R DENTAL? 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 K R DENTAL? The nearest other practices on our register are BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS (Giffnock, under a mile away), GLASGOW SOUTH DENTAL CARE (Giffnock, under a mile away), and SHAWLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE (Giffnock, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at K R DENTAL, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` K R Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Glasgow City View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/giffnock) [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 K R DENTAL on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS, under a mile away. | Practice | From K R DENTAL | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bupa-dental-care-shawlands), Giffnock | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [GLASGOW SOUTH DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/glasgow-south-dental-care), Giffnock | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SHAWLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shawlands-dental-practice), Giffnock | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SHAWLANDS DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shawlands-dental-care), Giffnock | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SADLER DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sadler-dental-care), Netherlee | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Dentistry On The Square](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-on-the-square), Glasgow | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (1,335) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from K R DENTAL. [BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS — Giffnock (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bupa-dental-care-shawlands) [GLASGOW SOUTH DENTAL CARE — Giffnock (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/glasgow-south-dental-care) [SHAWLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE — Giffnock (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shawlands-dental-practice) [SHAWLANDS DENTAL CARE — Giffnock (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shawlands-dental-care) [SADLER DENTAL CARE — Netherlee (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sadler-dental-care) [Dentistry On The Square — Glasgow (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-on-the-square) [Compare All Orthodontists in Giffnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/giffnock) ## Location Map — Glasgow City G43 1TX ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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