--- title: "Orthodontists in Dumfries | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dumfries description: "Compare 20 orthodontic practices in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway: 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 Dumfries Compare 20 orthodontic practices in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Dumfries](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dumfries) ## Compare Orthodontists in Dumfries 20 practices are on our register for Dumfries. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2 CHURCH COURT](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/2-church-court) DG1 1DE | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [26 CASTLE STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/26-castle-street) DG1 1DU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [47 BANK STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/47-bank-street) DG1 2PA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [96 GLASGOW STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/96-glasgow-street) DG2 9DE | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [CD Dental Lab. Private Dental Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cd-dental-lab-private-dental-laboratory) DG1 1BU | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Church Court Dental Practice Dumfries, Mark Colwell & Associates (GDC:62226)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/church-court-dental-practice-dumfries-mark-colwell-associates-gdc62226) | Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (4 reviews) | Under a mile | | [DENTAL BEES DUMFRIES](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-bees-dumfries) DG1 1BU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [DG SMILE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dg-smile) DG1 2RS | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dumfries-galloway-royal-infirmary) DG2 8RX | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (227 reviews) | 2 miles | | [DUMFRIES DENTAL CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dumfries-dental-centre) DG1 4AP | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Dumfries Specialist Orthodontic Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dumfries-specialist-orthodontic-clinic) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [GK Dental Implants and Cosmetic Clinic \| Dentist Dumfries \| Invisalign \| Veneers \| Full Mouth Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gk-dental-implants-and-cosmetic-clinic-dentist-dumfries-invisalign-veneers-full-mouth-implants) DG1 1BA | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (1,024 reviews) | Under a mile | | [GREAT KINGS DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/great-kings-dental) DG1 1BA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [HMP DUMFRIES](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hmp-dumfries) DG2 9AX | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Nith Place Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nith-place-dental-practice) DG1 2PL | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (10 reviews) | Under a mile | | [ORTHODONTIC LOUNGE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orthodontic-lounge-2) DG1 2BL | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Rachel Hendry Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rachel-hendry-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 3.0 (4 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Rachel’s Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/rachels-orthodontist) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [SDC CLINICS LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sdc-clinics-ltd) DG1 2QT | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-blue-door-nhs-family-dp) DG1 1DR | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Dumfries at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Dumfries and Galloway | | NHS dental services | NHS Dumfries and Galloway | | 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 | 46,500 | | Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 83% of towns in Scotland | | Access within Dumfries and Galloway | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 303 places in the county (the county median is 4.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in Scotland | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Larchfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/larchfield) [Laurieknowe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/laurieknowe) [Nithside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nithside) [Summerville](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/summerville) [Troqueer](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/troqueer) [Marchmount](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/marchmount) [All Areas in Dumfries and Galloway](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/dumfries-and-galloway) 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 Dumfries How many orthodontists are there in Dumfries? There are 20 orthodontic practices on our register for Dumfries, 16 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Dumfries offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Dumfries: 2 CHURCH COURT, 26 CASTLE STREET, 47 BANK STREET, 96 GLASGOW STREET, Church Court Dental Practice Dumfries, Mark Colwell & Associates (GDC:62226), DENTAL BEES DUMFRIES, DG SMILE, Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Dumfries has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Nith Place Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Dumfries: 4.9 from 10 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Dumfries? 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 Dumfries | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dumfries](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dumfries) ## 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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