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title: "Orthodontists in Wick, Highland | Compare NHS & Private"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wick
description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Wick, 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 Wick

Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Wick, Highland by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance.

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## Compare Orthodontists in Wick

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

| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-bridges-dental-clinic) KW1 4AH | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |
| [WICK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice) KW1 4QR | NHS Braces | NHS | No reviews | — |

## Wick 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 | Around the Scotland average |
| Population | 7,140 |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 56% 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.

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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 Wick

How many orthodontists are there in Wick?

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

Which orthodontists in Wick offer NHS treatment?

Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Wick: THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC, WICK DENTAL PRACTICE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed.

How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Wick?

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 Wick, Highland | Compare NHS & Private

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Updated 2026-09-15

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

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