--- title: "Orthodontists in Newtownards | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newtownards description: "Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Newtownards, Ards and North Down: 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 Newtownards Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Newtownards, Ards and North Down by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Newtownards](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/newtownards) ## Compare Orthodontists in Newtownards 7 practices are on our register for Newtownards. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ardent Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ardent-dental-care) BT23 8NN | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (18 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ards & Kircubbin Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ards-kircubbin-dental) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | | [Ards Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ards-dental-practice) BT23 4LH | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 3.4 (19 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Belmont Orthodontics Newtownards](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belmont-orthodontics-newtownards) BT4 2AP | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 3.7 (3 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Castlebawn Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/castlebawn-dental-practice) BT23 4JU | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (389 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Clear Dental, Newtownards (formerly XQuisite Dental)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clear-dental-newtownards-formerly-xquisite-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.0 (10 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Parks Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parks-dental-care) GL52 3LZ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (261 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Newtownards at a Glance | Nation | Northern Ireland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Ards and North Down | | 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 | More deprived than most of Northern Ireland | | Population | 29,363 | | Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 91% of towns in Northern Ireland | | Access within Ards and North Down | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 33 places in the county (the county median is 6.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in Northern Ireland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast — 11 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Drumhirk](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/drumhirk) [Conlig](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/conlig) [Cunningburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cunningburn) [Comber](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/comber) [Ballydrain](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ballydrain) [Helen’s Bay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/helen-s-bay) [All Areas in Ards and North Down](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/ards-and-north-down) 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 Newtownards How many orthodontists are there in Newtownards? There are 7 orthodontic practices on our register for Newtownards, 5 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Newtownards offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Newtownards: Ardent Dental Care, Ards Dental Practice, Belmont Orthodontics Newtownards, Castlebawn Dental Practice, Parks Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Newtownards has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Ardent Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Newtownards: 5.0 from 18 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Newtownards? 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 Newtownards | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newtownards](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newtownards) ## 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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