--- title: "Orthodontists in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkwall description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands: 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 Kirkwall Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Kirkwall](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kirkwall) ## Compare Orthodontists in Kirkwall 4 practices are on our register for Kirkwall. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DAISYBANK CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/daisybank-clinic) KW151NA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kirkwall-dental-practice) KW151DH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [ORKNEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental) KW151DN | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [THE BALFOUR](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour) KW151NZ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Kirkwall at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Orkney Islands | | NHS dental services | NHS Orkney | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Remote Small Towns | | Deprivation | Around the Scotland average | | Population | 7,150 | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 68% of towns in Scotland | | Access within Orkney Islands | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 149 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 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. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [St Ola](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-ola) [Hatston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hatston) [Scapa](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scapa) [Greenigoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/greenigoe) [Nether Button](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nether-button) [Balfour](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/balfour) [All Areas in Orkney Islands](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/orkney-islands) 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 Kirkwall How many orthodontists are there in Kirkwall? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Kirkwall, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Kirkwall offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Kirkwall: DAISYBANK CLINIC, KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE, ORKNEY DENTAL, THE BALFOUR. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Kirkwall? 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 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkwall](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkwall) ## 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).