--- title: "Orthodontists in Ballymena | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballymena description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim: 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 Ballymena Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Ballymena, Mid and East Antrim by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Ballymena](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ballymena) ## Compare Orthodontists in Ballymena 6 practices are on our register for Ballymena. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ballymena Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ballymena-orthodontic-clinic) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Galgorm Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/galgorm-dental) BT42 1HL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.7 (31 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Kennedy Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kennedy-orthodontics) BT42 3HW | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (31 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/laura-jones-dental-implant-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (120 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Orthoplus](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthoplus) BT43 5BY | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smiles Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-dental-care) BT43 5BY | Not listed | Private | 4.5 (122 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Ballymena at a Glance | Nation | Northern Ireland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Mid and East Antrim | | 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 | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of Northern Ireland | | Population | 28,932 | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 85% of towns in Northern Ireland | | Access within Mid and East Antrim | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 45 places in the county (the county median is 4.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in Northern Ireland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 22 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Galgorm](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/galgorm) [Teeshan](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/teeshan) [Broughshane](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/broughshane) [Cullybackey](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cullybackey) [Rathkenny](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rathkenny) [Ballycloghan](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballycloghan) [All Areas in Mid and East Antrim](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/mid-and-east-antrim) 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 Ballymena How many orthodontists are there in Ballymena? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Ballymena, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Ballymena offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Ballymena: Orthoplus. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Ballymena has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Laura Jones Dental & Implant Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Ballymena: 4.8 from 120 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Ballymena | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballymena](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballymena) ## 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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