--- title: "Orthodontists in Nerston | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nerston description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Nerston, 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 Nerston Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Nerston, South Lanarkshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Nerston](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/nerston) ## Compare Orthodontists in Nerston 3 practices are on our register for Nerston. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CALDERWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/calderwood-dental-practice) G74 3BQ | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [EAST KILBRIDE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/east-kilbride-dental-care) G74 4DS | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Scottish Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/scottish-orthodontic-centre) | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.1 (16 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Nerston 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) | Other Urban Areas | | Deprivation | Around the Scotland average | | Population | 500 | | Practices within 5 miles | 70 practices, more than 94% of towns in Scotland | | Access within South Lanarkshire | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 154 places in the county (the county median is 0.9 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 7 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [East Mains](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-mains) [Birniehill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birniehill) [Rogerton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rogerton) [East Kilbride](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-kilbride) [Saint Leonards](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-leonards) [West Mains](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/west-mains) [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 Nerston How many orthodontists are there in Nerston? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Nerston, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Nerston offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Nerston: CALDERWOOD DENTAL PRACTICE, EAST KILBRIDE DENTAL CARE, Scottish Orthodontic Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Nerston has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Scottish Orthodontic Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Nerston: 4.1 from 16 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Nerston? 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 Nerston | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nerston](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/nerston) ## 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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