--- title: "Orthodontists in Ayr, South Ayrshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr description: "Compare 10 orthodontic practices in Ayr, South Ayrshire: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Ayr Compare 10 orthodontic practices in Ayr, South Ayrshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Ayr](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ayr) ## Compare Orthodontists in Ayr 10 practices are on our register for Ayr. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alloway-place-dental-practice) KA7 2AA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andersson-dental-care) KA7 1UB | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [AYR DENTAL STUDIO](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ayr-dental-studio) KA7 1QU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barns-dental-practice) KA7 1XB | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-u-specialist-orthodontist) KA7 2AX | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 2.4 (12 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Kayr Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kayr-dental) KA8 8EX | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.2 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Paul Holmes Clinical Dental Technician Services](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paul-holmes-clinical-dental-technician-services) | Not listed | Private | 4.5 (2 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Quadrant Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/quadrant-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (14 reviews) | Under a mile | | [QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queens-court-dental-practice) KA7 1LE | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sandgate-dentistry-dbc) KA7 1DA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Ayr at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | South Ayrshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland | | Population | 46,260 | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 79% of towns in Scotland | | Access within South Ayrshire | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 73 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 31 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Wallacetown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wallacetown) [Forehill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/forehill) [Newton on Ayr](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newton-on-ayr) [Belleisle](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/belleisle) [Laigh Glengall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/laigh-glengall) [Masonhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/masonhill) [All Areas in South Ayrshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/south-ayrshire) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Ayr How many orthodontists are there in Ayr? There are 10 orthodontic practices on our register for Ayr, 8 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Ayr offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Ayr: ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE, ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE, AYR DENTAL STUDIO, BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE, Embrace-U Specialist Orthodontist, Kayr Dental, QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE, SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC). NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Ayr has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Quadrant Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Ayr: 4.9 from 14 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. Adults on certain benefits or low incomes can be exempt, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Ayr, South Ayrshire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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