--- title: "Orthodontists in Colinton | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colinton description: "Compare 15 orthodontic practices in Colinton, City of Edinburgh: 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 Colinton Compare 15 orthodontic practices in Colinton, City of Edinburgh by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Colinton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/colinton) ## Compare Orthodontists in Colinton 15 practices are on our register for Colinton. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [1/2 HAILESLAND GARDENS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/12-hailesland-gardens) EH142QN | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/176-178-st-johns-road) EH128BE | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [21 BRIDGE ROAD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/21-bridge-road) EH130LH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [302 OXGANGS ROAD NORTH](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/302-oxgangs-road-north) EH139ND | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [CORNERSTONE SMILE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cornerstone-smile) EH126PB | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [CORSTORPHINE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/corstorphine-dental-care) EH127JU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [CRAIGLOCKHART CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/craiglockhart-clinic) EH141BY | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fairmilehead-dental-practice) EH107AU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [HMP EDINBURGH](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hmp-edinburgh) EH113LN | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [MY DENTIST](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-11) EH127SB | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sighthill-health-centre) EH114AU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sunrise-dental-clinic-i-award-winning-paediatric-i-orthodontic-i-implant-smile-design-clinic) EH12 8AT | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (219 reviews) | 2 miles | | [THE CROSS DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-cross-dental-and-implant-centre) EH113DQ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Vermilion Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/vermilion-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (2 reviews) | 2 miles | | [WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-side-dental-care) EH142SW | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Colinton at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | City of Edinburgh | | NHS dental services | NHS Lothian | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland | | Population | 7,637 | | Practices within 5 miles | 102 practices, more than 95% of towns in Scotland | | Access within City of Edinburgh | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 0.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 39 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Bonaly](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bonaly) [Hailes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hailes) [Kingsknowe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kingsknowe) [Longstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/longstone) [Woodhall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/woodhall) [Saughton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saughton) [All Areas in City of Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/city-of-edinburgh) 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 Colinton How many orthodontists are there in Colinton? There are 15 orthodontic practices on our register for Colinton, 14 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Colinton offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Colinton: 1/2 HAILESLAND GARDENS, 176-178 ST JOHN'S ROAD, 21 BRIDGE ROAD, 302 OXGANGS ROAD NORTH, CORNERSTONE SMILE, CORSTORPHINE DENTAL CARE, CRAIGLOCKHART CLINIC, FAIRMILEHEAD DENTAL PRACTICE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Colinton has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Sunrise Dental Clinic I Award Winning Paediatric I Orthodontic I Implant & Smile Design Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Colinton: 4.9 from 219 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Colinton? 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 Colinton | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colinton](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/colinton) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. 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