--- title: "Orthodontists in Thurso, Highland | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Thurso, Highland: 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 Thurso Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Thurso, Highland by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Thurso](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/thurso) ## Compare Orthodontists in Thurso 3 practices are on our register for Thurso. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre) KW147AW | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunbar-dental-clinic) KW147XE | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | | [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic) KW147DY | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Thurso at a Glance | Nation | Scotland | | --- | --- | | Council area | Highland | | NHS dental services | NHS Highland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Area type (ONS) | Remote Small Towns | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland | | Population | 7,760 | | Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 63% of towns in Scotland | | Access within Highland | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 1,220 places in the county (the county median is 9.2 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 [Ormlie](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ormlie) [Millbank](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/millbank) [Mountvernon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mountvernon) [Mountpleasant](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mountpleasant) [Springpark](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/springpark) [Thurso East](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso-east) [All Areas in Highland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/highland) 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 Thurso How many orthodontists are there in Thurso? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Thurso, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Thurso offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Thurso: BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE, DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC, ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Thurso? 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 Thurso, Highland | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thurso) ## 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).