--- title: "Orthodontists in Irvine, North Ayrshire | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine description: "Compare 9 orthodontic practices in Irvine, North Ayrshire: 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 Irvine Compare 9 orthodontic practices in Irvine, North Ayrshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Irvine](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/irvine) ## Compare Orthodontists in Irvine 9 practices are on our register for Irvine. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bank-street-dental-practice) KA120AJ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-studios-scotland-irvine-dental-studio) KA1 1PT | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (45 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dentistry With Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-with-care) KA12 0TE | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (181 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Embrace-U](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-u) KA7 2AX | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 3.8 (12 reviews) | Under a mile | | [High Street Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/high-street-dental-surgery) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (3 reviews) | Under a mile | | [IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/irvine-dental-studio) KA128BQ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mckinley-dental-practice) KA120AL | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [SEAGATE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/seagate-dental-practice) KA128RH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [TRUSS DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truss-dental) KA120AA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Irvine at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | North Ayrshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran | | 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 | 34,130 | | Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 82% of towns in Scotland | | Access within North Ayrshire | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 94 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 23 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Girdle Toll](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/girdle-toll) [Fullarton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fullarton) [Bourtreehill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bourtreehill) [Benslie](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/benslie) [Shewalton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/shewalton) [Dreghorn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dreghorn) [All Areas in North Ayrshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/north-ayrshire) 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 Irvine How many orthodontists are there in Irvine? There are 9 orthodontic practices on our register for Irvine, 8 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Irvine offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Irvine: BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio, Embrace-U, High Street Dental Surgery, IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO, MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE, SEAGATE DENTAL PRACTICE, TRUSS DENTAL. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Irvine has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Dentistry With Care has the highest average rating on our register for Irvine: 4.9 from 181 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Irvine? 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 Irvine, North Ayrshire | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine) ## 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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