--- title: "Orthodontists in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/magherafelt description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster: 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 Magherafelt Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Magherafelt](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/magherafelt) ## Compare Orthodontists in Magherafelt 2 practices are on our register for Magherafelt. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dental 32](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-32) BT45 5AQ | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (40 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Spires Oral & Dermal Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/spires-oral-dermal-care) BT45 6BT | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.8 (202 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Magherafelt at a Glance | Nation | Northern Ireland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Mid Ulster | | NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Deprivation | Around the Northern Ireland average | | Population | 9,157 | | Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 75% of towns in Northern Ireland | | Access within Mid Ulster | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 69 places in the county (the county median is 8.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 96% of towns in Northern Ireland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 28 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Curran](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/curran) [Castledawson](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/castledawson) [Gracefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gracefield) [Knockcloghrim](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knockcloghrim) [Desertmartin](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/desertmartin) [Gulladuff](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gulladuff) [All Areas in Mid Ulster](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/mid-ulster) 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 Magherafelt How many orthodontists are there in Magherafelt? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Magherafelt, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Magherafelt offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Magherafelt: Dental 32. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Magherafelt has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Spires Oral & Dermal Care has the highest average rating on our register for Magherafelt: 4.8 from 202 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Magherafelt? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Magherafelt, Mid Ulster | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/magherafelt](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/magherafelt) ## 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).