--- title: "Orthodontists in Saint Andrews, Fife | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-andrews description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Saint Andrews, Fife: 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 Saint Andrews Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Saint Andrews, Fife by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Saint Andrews](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/saint-andrews) ## Compare Orthodontists in Saint Andrews 5 practices are on our register for Saint Andrews. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [GENTLE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care-4) KY169QW | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oasis-dental-care-ta-bupa-dental-care) KY168AR | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-dental-clinic-st-andrews) KY169QD | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [St Andrews Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-andrews-dental-care) KY16 9XB | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (230 reviews) | Under a mile | | [St. Andrews Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-andrews-orthodontics) KY16 8NJ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.3 (6 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Saint Andrews at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Fife | | NHS dental services | NHS Fife | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Other Urban Areas | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland | | Population | 16,800 | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 71% of towns in Scotland | | Access within Fife | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 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 [Allanhill Farm](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/allanhill-farm) [Mount Melville](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mount-melville) [Prior Muir](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/prior-muir) [Cameron](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cameron) [Dunino](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dunino) [Kincaple](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kincaple) [All Areas in Fife](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/fife) 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 Saint Andrews How many orthodontists are there in Saint Andrews? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Saint Andrews, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Saint Andrews offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Saint Andrews: GENTLE DENTAL CARE, OASIS DENTAL CARE T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE, SMILE DENTAL CLINIC ST ANDREWS, St Andrews Dental Care. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Saint Andrews has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, St Andrews Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Saint Andrews: 4.9 from 230 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Saint Andrews? 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 Saint Andrews, Fife | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-andrews](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-andrews) ## 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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