--- title: "Shankill Orthodontic Practice | Orthodontist in Belfast" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/shankill-orthodontic-practice description: "Shankill Orthodontic Practice is an orthodontic practice in Belfast. Rated 3.4/5 from 5 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Shankill Orthodontic Practice 235 Shankill Rd, Belfast BT13 1FE, UK, [Belfast](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/belfast) 3.4 (5 reviews) NHS Braces Retainers [028 9027 8222](tel:028 9027 8222) [Visit Website](http://shankillbankorthodonticpractice.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16102376533499372990&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@shankillbankorthodonticpractice.com) ## About This Practice Shankill Orthodontic Practice is an orthodontic practice based in Belfast, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Across the practices we list in Belfast, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 3.4 is below that. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Other practices nearby include Royal School Of Dentistry in Belfast (under a mile away), Paste Dental in Belfast (about 1 mile away), and Beechview Dental Care in Belfast (about 1 mile away). Treatments offered include NHS Braces and Retainers. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Shankill Orthodontic Practice is located at 235 Shankill Rd, Belfast BT13 1FE, UK. Shankill Orthodontic Practice is one of 18 orthodontic practices we track in Belfast. The practice has a rating of 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews. ## Shankill Orthodontic Practice at a Glance | Address | 235 Shankill Rd, Belfast BT13 1FE, UK, Belfast | | --- | --- | | Nation | Northern Ireland | | NHS dental services | Health and Social Care Northern Ireland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Royal School Of Dentistry, Belfast — 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 Shankill Orthodontic Practice Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 15 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 15th. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast in Belfast, under a mile away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (5 offer NHS, 9 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Rating among nearby practices | 15th of 15 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal Dental Hospital of Belfast, Belfast (under a mile) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Belfast NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Health and Social Care Northern Ireland. Shankill Orthodontic Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Shankill Orthodontic Practice offer NHS treatment? Shankill Orthodontic Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Shankill Orthodontic Practice offer? Shankill Orthodontic Practice offers NHS Braces and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Shankill Orthodontic Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? Shankill Orthodontic Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Shankill Orthodontic Practice located? Shankill Orthodontic Practice is located in Belfast. How many orthodontists are there in Belfast? We currently track 18 orthodontic practices in Belfast, of which Shankill Orthodontic Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Shankill Orthodontic Practice? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay 80% of the Health Service fee, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Shankill Orthodontic Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Royal School Of Dentistry (Belfast, under a mile away), Paste Dental (Belfast, about 1 mile away), and Beechview Dental Care (Belfast, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Shankill Orthodontic Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Shankill Orthodontic Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Belfast View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/belfast) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [Retainers after treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/retainers) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [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 Shankill Orthodontic Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Royal School Of Dentistry, under a mile away. | Practice | From Shankill Orthodontic Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Royal School Of Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-school-of-dentistry), Belfast | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.8 (58) | | [Paste Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paste-dental), Belfast | 1.1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 4.9 (284) | | [Beechview Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/beechview-dental-care), Belfast | 1.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (286) | | [Gentle Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care), Belfast | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (208) | | [Belfast Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belfast-orthodontic-centre), Belfast | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (58) | | [Kennedy Orthodontics -Belfast](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kennedy-orthodontics-belfast), Belfast | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.8 (19) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Shankill Orthodontic Practice. [Royal School Of Dentistry — Belfast (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/royal-school-of-dentistry) [Paste Dental — Belfast (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/paste-dental) [Beechview Dental Care — Belfast (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/beechview-dental-care) [Gentle Dental Care — Belfast (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gentle-dental-care) [Belfast Orthodontic Centre — Belfast (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/belfast-orthodontic-centre) [Kennedy Orthodontics -Belfast — Belfast (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kennedy-orthodontics-belfast) [Compare All Orthodontists in Belfast](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/belfast) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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