--- title: "Orthodontists in Giffnock | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/giffnock description: "Compare 10 orthodontic practices in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire: 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 Giffnock Compare 10 orthodontic practices in Giffnock, East Renfrewshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Giffnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/giffnock) ## Compare Orthodontists in Giffnock 10 practices are on our register for Giffnock. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bupa-dental-care-shawlands) G43 1UF | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [GIFFNOCK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/giffnock-dental-practice) G46 6AU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Giffnock Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/giffnock-orthodontic-centre) G46 7NR | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (376 reviews) | Under a mile | | [GIFFNOCK VILLAGE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/giffnock-village-dental-care) G46 6JX | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [GLASGOW SOUTH DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/glasgow-south-dental-care) G41 3YR | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [K R DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/k-r-dental) G43 1TX | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [SHAWLANDS DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shawlands-dental-care) G41 3YH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [SHAWLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shawlands-dental-practice) G41 3RQ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [UNITED DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/united-dental-care) G43 2BL | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [UNITED DENTAL LOUNGE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/united-dental-lounge) G43 2BJ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Giffnock at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | East Renfrewshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | | 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 | 12,070 | | Practices within 5 miles | 140 practices, more than 97% of towns in Scotland | | Access within East Renfrewshire | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 29 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 — 5 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Williamwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/williamwood) [Clarkston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/clarkston) [Mansewood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mansewood) [Merrylee](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/merrylee) [Muirend](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/muirend) [Netherlee](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/netherlee) [All Areas in East Renfrewshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/east-renfrewshire) 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 Giffnock How many orthodontists are there in Giffnock? There are 10 orthodontic practices on our register for Giffnock, 10 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Giffnock offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Giffnock: BUPA DENTAL CARE SHAWLANDS, GIFFNOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, Giffnock Orthodontic Centre, GIFFNOCK VILLAGE DENTAL CARE, GLASGOW SOUTH DENTAL CARE, K R DENTAL, SHAWLANDS DENTAL CARE, SHAWLANDS DENTAL PRACTICE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Giffnock has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Giffnock Orthodontic Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Giffnock: 4.8 from 376 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Giffnock? 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 Giffnock | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/giffnock](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/giffnock) ## 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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