--- title: "Mckinley Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Irvine" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mckinley-dental-practice description: "Mckinley Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Irvine offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE 79 HIGH STREET, IRVINE, [North Ayrshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine) KA120AL NHS Braces ## About This Practice MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE is an orthodontic practice based in Irvine, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. You'll find the practice at 79 HIGH STREET, IRVINE, KA120AL. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are High Street Dental Surgery in Irvine (under a mile away), IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO in Irvine (under a mile away), and BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE in Irvine (under a mile away). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. Treatments offered include NHS Braces. We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Irvine, including this one. ## MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE at a Glance | Address | 79 HIGH STREET, IRVINE, Irvine, KA120AL | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | High Street Dental Surgery, Irvine — 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 MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 23 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (13 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 23 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the KA12 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ka12) ## NHS Orthodontics in Irvine 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 Ayrshire and Arran. MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE offer NHS treatment? MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE offer? MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE located? MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE is located in North Ayrshire. How many orthodontists are there in Irvine? We currently track 10 orthodontic practices in Irvine, of which MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at MCKINLEY 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 MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE? The nearest other practices on our register are High Street Dental Surgery (Irvine, under a mile away), IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO (Irvine, under a mile away), and BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE (Irvine, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Mckinley Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in North Ayrshire View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/irvine) [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 MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is High Street Dental Surgery, under a mile away. | Practice | From MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [High Street Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/high-street-dental-surgery), Irvine | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (3) | | [IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/irvine-dental-studio), Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bank-street-dental-practice), Irvine | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-studios-scotland-irvine-dental-studio), Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (45) | | [Embrace-U](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-u), Irvine | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist | 3.8 (12) | | [TRUSS DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truss-dental), Irvine | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE. [High Street Dental Surgery — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/high-street-dental-surgery) [IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/irvine-dental-studio) [BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bank-street-dental-practice) [Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-studios-scotland-irvine-dental-studio) [Embrace-U — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/embrace-u) [TRUSS DENTAL — Irvine (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truss-dental) [Compare All Orthodontists in Irvine](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/irvine) ## Location Map — North Ayrshire KA120AL ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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