--- title: "Orthodontists in Meikle Earnock | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/meikle-earnock description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Meikle Earnock, South Lanarkshire: 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 Meikle Earnock Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Meikle Earnock, South Lanarkshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Meikle Earnock](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/meikle-earnock) ## Compare Orthodontists in Meikle Earnock 6 practices are on our register for Meikle Earnock. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Borland & Morton Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/borland-morton-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (302 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Cross House Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cross-house-dental-surgery) | Not listed | Private | 4.4 (15 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Hamilton Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hamilton-dental-centre) ML3 6QL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (252 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Hamilton Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hamilton-orthodontic-centre) ML3 6JT | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.7 (165 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Hamilton Smile Studios Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hamilton-smile-studios-dentist) | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (82 reviews) | 2 miles | | [L & H Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/l-h-dental-care) ML3 6DS | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (289 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Meikle Earnock at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | South Lanarkshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Lanarkshire | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland | | Population | 54,080 | | Practices within 5 miles | 41 practices, more than 91% of towns in Scotland | | Access within South Lanarkshire | 79th closest to an orthodontic practice of 154 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 12 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Quarter](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/quarter) [Low Waters](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/low-waters) [Hamilton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hamilton) [Cadzow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cadzow) [Eddlewood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eddlewood) [Silvertonhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/silvertonhill) [All Areas in South Lanarkshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/south-lanarkshire) 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 Meikle Earnock How many orthodontists are there in Meikle Earnock? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Meikle Earnock, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Meikle Earnock offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Meikle Earnock: Hamilton Dental Centre, Hamilton Smile Studios Dentist. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Meikle Earnock has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Borland & Morton Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Meikle Earnock: 4.9 from 302 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Meikle Earnock? 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 Meikle Earnock | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/meikle-earnock](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/meikle-earnock) ## 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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