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

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

[Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Whitburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/whitburn)

## Compare Orthodontists in Whitburn

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [61 EAST MAIN STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/61-east-main-street) EH470RF | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/macaulay-dental-practice) EH470EU | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Whitburn at a Glance

| Nation | Scotland |
| --- | --- |
| Council area | West 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 | More deprived than most of Scotland |
| Population | 10,460 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 79% of towns in Scotland |
| Access within West Lothian | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Scotland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow — 23 miles |

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

## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas

[Blaeberryhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blaeberryhill)

[Croftmalloch](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/croftmalloch)

[East Whitburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-whitburn)

[Armadale](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/armadale)

[Bathville](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bathville)

[Falside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/falside)

[All Areas in West Lothian](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/west-lothian)

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 Whitburn

How many orthodontists are there in Whitburn?

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

Which orthodontists in Whitburn offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Whitburn: 61 EAST MAIN STREET, MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Whitburn?

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 Whitburn, West Lothian | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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

## 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).