--- title: "Oban Dental Care | Orthodontist in Oban" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oban-dental-care description: "Oban Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Oban offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # OBAN DENTAL CARE 17 LOCHSIDE STREET, OBAN, [Argyll and Bute](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oban) PA344HP NHS Braces ## About This Practice Patients in Oban can be seen at OBAN DENTAL CARE. You'll find the practice at 17 LOCHSIDE STREET, OBAN, PA344HP. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE in Oban (under a mile away), OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE in Oban (under a mile away), and GLENCOE DENTAL CENTRE in Ballachulish (about 23 miles away). Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. OBAN DENTAL CARE is one of 3 orthodontic practices we track in Oban. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. ## OBAN DENTAL CARE at a Glance | Address | 17 LOCHSIDE STREET, OBAN, Oban, PA344HP | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Highland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, Oban — 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 OBAN DENTAL CARE Patients here can choose from 2 other orthodontic practices within three miles. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (2 offer NHS) | | --- | --- | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the PA34 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/pa34) ## NHS Orthodontics in Oban 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 Highland. OBAN DENTAL CARE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does OBAN DENTAL CARE offer NHS treatment? OBAN DENTAL CARE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does OBAN DENTAL CARE offer? OBAN DENTAL CARE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is OBAN DENTAL CARE located? OBAN DENTAL CARE is located in Argyll and Bute. How many orthodontists are there in Oban? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Oban, of which OBAN DENTAL CARE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at OBAN DENTAL CARE? 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 OBAN DENTAL CARE? The nearest other practices on our register are OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE (Oban, under a mile away), OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE (Oban, under a mile away), and GLENCOE DENTAL CENTRE (Ballachulish, about 23 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at OBAN DENTAL CARE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Oban Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Argyll and Bute View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/oban) [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 OBAN DENTAL CARE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE, under a mile away. | Practice | From OBAN DENTAL CARE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oban-dental-and-implant-centre), Oban | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oban-dental-access-centre), Oban | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [GLENCOE DENTAL CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/glencoe-dental-centre), Ballachulish | 23.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [UNION STREET DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-street-dental), Lochgilphead | 25.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [M&S DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mands-dental-care), Fort William | 31.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Argyll Smile Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/argyll-smile-dental-care), Dunoon | 37.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (24) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from OBAN DENTAL CARE. [OBAN DENTAL AND IMPLANT CENTRE — Oban (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oban-dental-and-implant-centre) [OBAN DENTAL ACCESS CENTRE — Oban (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oban-dental-access-centre) [GLENCOE DENTAL CENTRE — Ballachulish (23 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/glencoe-dental-centre) [UNION STREET DENTAL — Lochgilphead (26 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-street-dental) [M&S DENTAL CARE — Fort William (32 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mands-dental-care) [Argyll Smile Dental Care — Dunoon (38 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/argyll-smile-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Oban](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oban) ## Location Map — Argyll and Bute PA344HP ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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