---
title: "Orthodontists in Markinch, Fife | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/markinch
description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Markinch, Fife: 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 Markinch

Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Markinch, Fife by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Markinch

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BALBIRNIE ORAL CARE LTD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/balbirnie-oral-care-ltd-2) KY7 5ED | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Markinch at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Fife |
| NHS dental services | NHS Fife |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Population | 2,430 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Fife | 80th closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 19 miles |

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 Markinch

How many orthodontists are there in Markinch?

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

Which orthodontists in Markinch offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Markinch: BALBIRNIE ORAL CARE LTD. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Markinch?

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 Markinch, Fife | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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

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