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title: "Orthodontists in Thornton, Fife | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornton
description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Thornton, 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 Thornton

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

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## Compare Orthodontists in Thornton

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [BUPA DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bupa-dental-care) KY7 4RX | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Thornton 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 | Around the Scotland average |
| Population | 2,110 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 82% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within Fife | 84th closest to an orthodontic practice of 229 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 21 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 Thornton

How many orthodontists are there in Thornton?

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

Which orthodontists in Thornton offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Thornton: BUPA DENTAL CARE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Thornton?

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 Thornton, Fife | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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