--- title: "Macaulay Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Whitburn" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/macaulay-dental-practice description: "Macaulay Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Whitburn offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE 25/27 MARKET PLACE, WHITBURN, [West Lothian](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitburn) EH470EU NHS Braces ## About This Practice MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE is an orthodontic practice in Whitburn. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Whitburn, including this one. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are 61 EAST MAIN STREET in Whitburn (under a mile away), 3/4 OCHILVIEW SQUARE in Armadale (about 2 miles away), and SMILES PLUS in Armadale (about 2 miles away). MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE is located at 25/27 MARKET PLACE, WHITBURN (EH470EU). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. ## MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE at a Glance | Address | 25/27 MARKET PLACE, WHITBURN, Whitburn, EH470EU | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Lothian | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | 61 EAST MAIN STREET, Whitburn — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 22 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (7 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 22 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EH47 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/eh47) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Lothian. MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE offer NHS treatment? MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE offer? MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE located? MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE is located in West Lothian. How many orthodontists are there in Whitburn? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Whitburn, of which MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE? 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. What other orthodontists are near MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE? The nearest other practices on our register are 61 EAST MAIN STREET (Whitburn, under a mile away), 3/4 OCHILVIEW SQUARE (Armadale, about 2 miles away), and SMILES PLUS (Armadale, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Macaulay Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in West Lothian View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/whitburn) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is 61 EAST MAIN STREET, under a mile away. | Practice | From MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [61 EAST MAIN STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/61-east-main-street), Whitburn | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [3/4 OCHILVIEW SQUARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/34-ochilview-square), Armadale | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SMILES PLUS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-plus), Armadale | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BLUE SKY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blue-sky-dental-2), Bathgate | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [64 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/64-south-bridge-street), Bathgate | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [48 KING STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/48-king-street), Bathgate | 2.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from MACAULAY DENTAL PRACTICE. [61 EAST MAIN STREET — Whitburn (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/61-east-main-street) [3/4 OCHILVIEW SQUARE — Armadale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/34-ochilview-square) [SMILES PLUS — Armadale (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiles-plus) [BLUE SKY DENTAL — Bathgate (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/blue-sky-dental-2) [64 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET — Bathgate (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/64-south-bridge-street) [48 KING STREET — Bathgate (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/48-king-street) [Compare All Orthodontists in Whitburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitburn) ## Location Map — West Lothian EH470EU ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. 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