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title: "Orthodontists in Lerwick | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lerwick
description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Lerwick, Shetland 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 Lerwick

Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Lerwick, Shetland Islands by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Lerwick

1 practice is on our register for Lerwick. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [4 MARKET STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/4-market-street) ZE1 0JN | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Lerwick at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Shetland Islands |
| NHS dental services | NHS Shetland |
| 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 | 6,760 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Shetland Islands | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 218 places in the county (the county median is 10.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 88% 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

[Freefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/freefield)

[Garthspool](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/garthspool)

[Heogan](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/heogan)

[Lowersound](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lowersound)

[Gremista](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gremista)

[Grindiscol](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grindiscol)

[All Areas in Shetland Islands](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/shetland-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 Lerwick

How many orthodontists are there in Lerwick?

There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Lerwick, 1 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Lerwick offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Lerwick: 4 MARKET STREET. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Lerwick?

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 Lerwick | Compare NHS & Private Practices

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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