---
title: "Orthodontists in Stranraer | Compare NHS & Private Practices"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stranraer
description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway: 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 Stranraer

Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Stranraer

3 practices are on our register for Stranraer. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [(MY) DENTIST](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-4) DG9 7AB | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [LEWIS DENTISTRY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lewis-dentistry) DG9 7AA | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/south-west-smile-care-centre) DG9 7JF | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Stranraer at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | Dumfries and Galloway |
| NHS dental services | NHS Dumfries and Galloway |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Remote Small Towns |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 10,510 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 63% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Dumfries and Galloway | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 303 places in the county (the county median is 4.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Scotland |

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules.

## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas

[Dick's Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dick-s-hill)

[Ochtrelure](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ochtrelure)

[Stranraer Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stranraer-town)

[Sheuchan Parks](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sheuchan-parks)

[Culhorn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/culhorn)

[Bishop Burn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bishop-burn)

[All Areas in Dumfries and Galloway](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/dumfries-and-galloway)

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 Stranraer

How many orthodontists are there in Stranraer?

There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Stranraer, 3 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Stranraer offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Stranraer: (MY) DENTIST, LEWIS DENTISTRY, SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Stranraer?

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 Stranraer | Compare NHS & Private Practices

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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

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