--- title: "Orthodontists in Bathgate, West Lothian | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bathgate description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Bathgate, West Lothian: 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 Bathgate Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Bathgate, West Lothian by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Bathgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bathgate) ## Compare Orthodontists in Bathgate 8 practices are on our register for Bathgate. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [48 KING STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/48-king-street) EH481AY | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [6 TORPHICHEN STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/6-torphichen-street) EH484HH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [64 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/64-south-bridge-street) EH481TL | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Bathgate Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bathgate-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (289 reviews) | Under a mile | | [BATHGATE DENTAL SPA](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bathgate-dental-spa) EH481PT | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [BLUE SKY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blue-sky-dental-2) EH481HH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Iriston House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/iriston-house-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (420 reviews) | Under a mile | | [M-Brace Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/m-brace-orthodontics-2) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | Private | 4.7 (77 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Bathgate at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | West Lothian | | NHS dental services | NHS Lothian | | 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 | 21,070 | | Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 81% of towns in Scotland | | Access within West Lothian | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 24 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Paulville](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/paulville) [Standhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/standhill) [Whiteside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whiteside) [Falside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/falside) [Windyknowe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/windyknowe) [Ballencrieff](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballencrieff) [All Areas in West Lothian](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/west-lothian) 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 Bathgate How many orthodontists are there in Bathgate? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Bathgate, 5 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Bathgate offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Bathgate: 48 KING STREET, 6 TORPHICHEN STREET, 64 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET, BATHGATE DENTAL SPA, BLUE SKY DENTAL. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Bathgate has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Iriston House Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Bathgate: 4.9 from 420 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Bathgate? 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 Bathgate, West Lothian | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bathgate](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bathgate) ## 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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