---
title: "Orthodontists in Portlethen | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/portlethen
description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire: 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 Portlethen

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

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## Compare Orthodontists in Portlethen

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Portlethen Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portlethen-dental-care) AB12 4PT | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (517 reviews) | Under a mile |

## Portlethen at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Aberdeenshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Grampian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Small Towns |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 8,200 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 78% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Aberdeenshire | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 487 places in the county (the county median is 4.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Aberdeen Dental School, Aberdeen — 6 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 Portlethen

How many orthodontists are there in Portlethen?

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

Which orthodontists in Portlethen offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Portlethen: Portlethen Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

Which orthodontist in Portlethen has the highest review rating?

Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Portlethen Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Portlethen: 4.9 from 517 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Portlethen?

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 Portlethen | Compare NHS & Private Practices

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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

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