---
title: "Orthodontists in Tranent, East Lothian | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tranent
description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Tranent, East Lothian: 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 Tranent

Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Tranent, East Lothian by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Tranent

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ARC SMILE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/arc-smile) EH331HH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [BRIDGE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridge-dental-care-2) EH331AH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Tranent at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | East Lothian |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| 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 | 11,840 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 76% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within East Lothian | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 92 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Dundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 36 miles |

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

## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas

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[Seton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/seton)

[Elphinstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/elphinstone)

[New Winton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/new-winton)

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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 Tranent

How many orthodontists are there in Tranent?

There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Tranent, 2 of which list NHS treatment.

Which orthodontists in Tranent offer NHS treatment?

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

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Tranent?

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 Tranent, East Lothian | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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

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