--- title: "Orthodontists in Livingston, West Lothian | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/livingston description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Livingston, West Lothian: 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 Livingston Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Livingston, West Lothian by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Livingston](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/livingston) ## Compare Orthodontists in Livingston 5 practices are on our register for Livingston. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [93 UPHALL STATION ROAD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/93-uphall-station-road) EH530NU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Bankton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bankton-dental-practice) EH54 9EY | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.6 (76 reviews) | 2 miles | | [ELITE SMILE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/elite-smile) EH546HR | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [KINGSPORT DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kingsport-dental-clinic) EH546BA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [NEWYEARFIELD DENTAL CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newyearfield-dental-centre) EH546TW | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Livingston at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | West Lothian | | NHS dental services | NHS Lothian | | 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 | 56,840 | | Practices within 5 miles | 24 practices, more than 86% of towns in Scotland | | Access within West Lothian | 19th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 85% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 29 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Craigshill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/craigshill) [Adambrae](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/adambrae) [Almondvale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/almondvale) [Dedridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dedridge) [Knightsridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knightsridge) [Dechmont](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dechmont) [All Areas in West Lothian](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/west-lothian) 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 Livingston How many orthodontists are there in Livingston? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Livingston, 5 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Livingston offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Livingston: 93 UPHALL STATION ROAD, Bankton Dental Practice, ELITE SMILE, KINGSPORT DENTAL CLINIC, NEWYEARFIELD DENTAL CENTRE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Livingston has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Bankton Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Livingston: 4.6 from 76 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Livingston? 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 Livingston, West Lothian | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/livingston](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/livingston) ## 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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