--- title: "Orthodontists in Saltcoats | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saltcoats description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire: 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 Saltcoats Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Saltcoats, North Ayrshire by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Saltcoats](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/saltcoats) ## Compare Orthodontists in Saltcoats 3 practices are on our register for Saltcoats. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [27 BRADSHAW STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/27-bradshaw-street) KA215HR | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [THE DENTAL CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-centre-2) KA215HW | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [THREE TOWNS DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/three-towns-dental-care) KA215ED | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Saltcoats at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | North Ayrshire | | NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran | | 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 | 12,800 | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 79% of towns in Scotland | | Access within North Ayrshire | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 94 places in the county (the county median is 3.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 85% of towns in Scotland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 26 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Auchenharvie](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/auchenharvie) [Ardrossan](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ardrossan) [Stevenston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stevenston) [Ardeer Square](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ardeer-square) [Munnoch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/munnoch) [Todhill Walk](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/todhill-walk) [All Areas in North Ayrshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/north-ayrshire) 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 Saltcoats How many orthodontists are there in Saltcoats? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Saltcoats, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Saltcoats offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Saltcoats: 27 BRADSHAW STREET, THE DENTAL CENTRE, THREE TOWNS DENTAL CARE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Saltcoats? 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 Saltcoats | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saltcoats](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saltcoats) ## 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? Explore [treatments](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments), [problems](https://virtualconsultant.online/problems), and [costs](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs).