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title: "Orthodontists in Kelso | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kelso
description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Kelso, The Scottish Borders: 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 Kelso

Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Kelso, The Scottish Borders by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Kelso

2 practices are on our register for Kelso. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [KELSO DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kelso-dental-care) TD5 7HD | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [THE CORN EXCHANGE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-corn-exchange) TD5 7AT | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Kelso at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Scottish Borders |
| NHS dental services | NHS Borders |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Small Towns |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Population | 5,600 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 56% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within The Scottish Borders | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 212 places in the county (the county median is 4.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Scotland |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

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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 Kelso

How many orthodontists are there in Kelso?

There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Kelso, 2 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Kelso offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Kelso: KELSO DENTAL CARE, THE CORN EXCHANGE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Kelso?

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.

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Title Orthodontists in Kelso | Compare NHS & Private Practices

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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