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title: "Orthodontists in Loanhead, Midlothian | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/loanhead
description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Loanhead, Midlothian: 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 Loanhead

Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Loanhead, Midlothian by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Loanhead

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [50 FOUNTAIN PLACE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/50-fountain-place) EH209DU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shanks-dental-care-ltd) EH178HP | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Loanhead at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Midlothian |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| 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 | 6,350 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 66 practices, more than 94% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Midlothian | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 67 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 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.

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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 Loanhead

How many orthodontists are there in Loanhead?

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

Which orthodontists in Loanhead offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Loanhead: 50 FOUNTAIN PLACE, SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Loanhead?

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 Loanhead, Midlothian | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/loanhead](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/loanhead)

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