--- title: "Orthodontists in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunoon description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute: 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 Dunoon Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Dunoon, Argyll and Bute by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Dunoon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dunoon) ## Compare Orthodontists in Dunoon 2 practices are on our register for Dunoon. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Argyll Smile Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/argyll-smile-dental-care) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (24 reviews) | 1 miles | | [THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-hollies-dental-practice) PA238AW | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Dunoon at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Argyll and Bute | | NHS dental services | NHS Highland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Remote Small Towns | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland | | Population | 8,160 | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 71% of towns in Scotland | | Access within Argyll and Bute | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 405 places in the county (the county median is 9.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 26 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Bullwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bullwood) [Kirn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirn) [Hunters Quay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hunters-quay) [Ardnadam](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ardnadam) [Sandbank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sandbank) [Kilmun](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kilmun) [All Areas in Argyll and Bute](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/argyll-and-bute) 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 Dunoon How many orthodontists are there in Dunoon? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Dunoon, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Dunoon offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Dunoon: Argyll Smile Dental Care, THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Dunoon has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Argyll Smile Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Dunoon: 5.0 from 24 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Dunoon? 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 Dunoon, Argyll and Bute | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunoon](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunoon) ## 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).