--- title: "Riccarton Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Currie" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riccarton-dental-practice description: "Riccarton Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Currie offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH, [City of Edinburgh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/currie) EH144AS NHS Braces ## About This Practice RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE is an orthodontic practice in Currie. The practice address is HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH, postcode EH144AS. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are 58 BRYCE ROAD in Currie (about 1 mile away), 577 LANARK ROAD in Currie (about 1 mile away), and WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE in Colinton (about 2 miles away). We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Currie, including this one. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. ## RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE at a Glance | Address | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY, EDINBURGH, Currie, EH144AS | | --- | --- | | 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 | 58 BRYCE ROAD, Currie — 1 miles | | 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 RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE Within three miles there are 16 other orthodontic practices on our register. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 37 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 16 (15 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 37 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the EH14 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/eh14) ## NHS Orthodontics in Currie 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. RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE offer NHS treatment? RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE offer? RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE located? RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE is located in City of Edinburgh. How many orthodontists are there in Currie? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Currie, of which RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at RICCARTON 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 RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE? The nearest other practices on our register are 58 BRYCE ROAD (Currie, about 1 mile away), 577 LANARK ROAD (Currie, about 1 mile away), and WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE (Colinton, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Riccarton Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in City of Edinburgh View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/currie) [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 RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is 58 BRYCE ROAD, 1 miles away. | Practice | From RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [58 BRYCE ROAD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/58-bryce-road), Currie | 1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [577 LANARK ROAD](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/577-lanark-road), Currie | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-side-dental-care), Colinton | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sighthill-health-centre), Colinton | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [4 MAIN STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/4-main-street), Balerno | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [1/2 HAILESLAND GARDENS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/12-hailesland-gardens), Colinton | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from RICCARTON DENTAL PRACTICE. [58 BRYCE ROAD — Currie (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/58-bryce-road) [577 LANARK ROAD — Currie (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/577-lanark-road) [WEST SIDE DENTAL CARE — Colinton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-side-dental-care) [SIGHTHILL HEALTH CENTRE — Colinton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sighthill-health-centre) [4 MAIN STREET — Balerno (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/4-main-street) [1/2 HAILESLAND GARDENS — Colinton (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/12-hailesland-gardens) [Compare All Orthodontists in Currie](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/currie) ## Location Map — City of Edinburgh EH144AS ### 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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