--- title: "Sandgate Dentistry (dbc) | Orthodontist in Ayr" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sandgate-dentistry-dbc description: "Sandgate Dentistry (dbc) is an orthodontic practice in Ayr offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) 59/61 SANDGATE, AYR, [South Ayrshire](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr) KA7 1DA NHS Braces ## About This Practice SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) is an orthodontic practice in Ayr. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. This practice lists NHS Braces among its available treatments. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. You'll find the practice at 59/61 SANDGATE, AYR, KA7 1DA. This is one of 12 practices on our Ayr register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE in Ayr (under a mile away), ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE in Ayr (under a mile away), and BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE in Ayr (under a mile away). ## SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) at a Glance | Address | 59/61 SANDGATE, AYR, Ayr, KA7 1DA | | --- | --- | | 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 | QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE, Ayr — 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 SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow, about 31 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (12 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 31 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the KA7 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ka7) ## NHS Orthodontics in Ayr 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. SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) offer NHS treatment? SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) offer? SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) located? SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) is located in South Ayrshire. How many orthodontists are there in Ayr? We currently track 12 orthodontic practices in Ayr, of which SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC)? 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 SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC)? The nearest other practices on our register are QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE (Ayr, under a mile away), ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE (Ayr, under a mile away), and BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE (Ayr, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC), you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Sandgate Dentistry (dbc) on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in South Ayrshire View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ayr) [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 SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE, under a mile away. | Practice | From SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC) | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queens-court-dental-practice), Ayr | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andersson-dental-care), Ayr | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [AYR DENTAL STUDIO](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ayr-dental-studio), Ayr | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barns-dental-practice), Ayr | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alloway-place-dental-practice), Ayr | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Paul Holmes Clinical Dental Technician Services](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paul-holmes-clinical-dental-technician-services), Ayr | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (2) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from SANDGATE DENTISTRY (DBC). [QUEENS COURT DENTAL PRACTICE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queens-court-dental-practice) [ANDERSSON DENTAL CARE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andersson-dental-care) [AYR DENTAL STUDIO — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ayr-dental-studio) [BARNS DENTAL PRACTICE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/barns-dental-practice) [ALLOWAY PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alloway-place-dental-practice) [Paul Holmes Clinical Dental Technician Services — Ayr (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paul-holmes-clinical-dental-technician-services) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ayr](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ayr) ## Location Map — South Ayrshire KA7 1DA ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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