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title: "Orthodontists in Musselburgh | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/musselburgh
description: "Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Musselburgh, East 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 Musselburgh

Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Musselburgh, East Lothian by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Musselburgh

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [23 BRIDGE STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/23-bridge-street) EH216AA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [274 PORTOBELLO HIGH STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/274-portobello-high-street) EH152AT | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [31/33 HIGH STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/3133-high-street) EH217AD | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [CAMPBELL & GIBSON DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/campbell-and-gibson-dental-practice) EH216AG | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [DENTAL EXPRESS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-express) EH152DA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [MY DENTIST](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-5) EH152AU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [THE CRAIGENTINNY DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-craigentinny-dental-health-centre) EH153AY | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Musselburgh at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | East Lothian |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Large Urban Areas |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 23,620 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 39 practices, more than 90% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within East Lothian | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 92 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 36 miles |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas

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[Stoneybank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stoneybank)

[Newhailes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newhailes)

[All Areas in East Lothian](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/east-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 Musselburgh

How many orthodontists are there in Musselburgh?

There are 7 orthodontic practices on our register for Musselburgh, 7 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Musselburgh offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Musselburgh: 23 BRIDGE STREET, 274 PORTOBELLO HIGH STREET, 31/33 HIGH STREET, CAMPBELL & GIBSON DENTAL PRACTICE, DENTAL EXPRESS, MY DENTIST, THE CRAIGENTINNY DENTAL HEALTH CENTRE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Musselburgh?

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 Musselburgh | Compare NHS & Private Practices

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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