--- title: "Orthodontists in Carrickfergus | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carrickfergus description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Carrickfergus, 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 Carrickfergus Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Carrickfergus, 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 Carrickfergus](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/carrickfergus) ## Compare Orthodontists in Carrickfergus 2 practices are on our register for Carrickfergus. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Clements Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clements-dental-care) BT38 7AR | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (26 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Clements Michael](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clements-michael) | Not listed | Private | 3.0 (2 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Carrickfergus 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 | 29,208 | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% 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 — 11 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Woodburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/woodburn) [Eden](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eden) [Kilroot](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kilroot) [Ballyhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballyhill) [Beltoy](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/beltoy) [Greenisland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/greenisland) [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 Carrickfergus How many orthodontists are there in Carrickfergus? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Carrickfergus, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Carrickfergus offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Carrickfergus: Clements Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Carrickfergus has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Clements Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Carrickfergus: 4.7 from 26 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Carrickfergus? 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 Carrickfergus | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carrickfergus](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/carrickfergus) ## 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? Explore [treatments](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments), [problems](https://virtualconsultant.online/problems), and [costs](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs).