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title: "Orthodontists in Burntisland, Fife | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burntisland
description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Burntisland, Fife: 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 Burntisland

Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Burntisland, Fife by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Burntisland

2 practices are on our register for Burntisland. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [HELEN MACDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/helen-macdonald-dental-practice) KY3 9DH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [International Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/international-smiles) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (29 reviews) | Under a mile |

## Burntisland at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Fife |
| NHS dental services | NHS Fife |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Small Towns |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 6,370 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 75% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Fife | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 29 miles |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

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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 Burntisland

How many orthodontists are there in Burntisland?

There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Burntisland, 1 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Burntisland offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Burntisland: HELEN MACDONALD DENTAL PRACTICE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Burntisland has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, International Smiles has the highest average rating on our register for Burntisland: 5.0 from 29 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Burntisland?

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.

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Title Orthodontists in Burntisland, Fife | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burntisland](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/burntisland)

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