--- title: "South West Smile Care Centre | Orthodontist in Stranraer" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/south-west-smile-care-centre description: "South West Smile Care Centre is an orthodontic practice in Stranraer offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE 34 BRIDGE STREET, STRANRAER, [Dumfries and Galloway](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stranraer) DG9 7JF NHS Braces ## About This Practice Patients in Stranraer can be seen at SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are (MY) DENTIST in Stranraer (under a mile away), LEWIS DENTISTRY in Stranraer (under a mile away), and 2 PRINCES STREET in Newton Stewart (about 22 miles away). We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Stranraer, including this one. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. You'll find the practice at 34 BRIDGE STREET, STRANRAER, DG9 7JF. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. ## SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE at a Glance | Address | 34 BRIDGE STREET, STRANRAER, Stranraer, DG9 7JF | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Dumfries and Galloway | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | (MY) DENTIST, Stranraer — 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 SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE Within three miles there are 2 other orthodontic practices on our register. | 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 DG9 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/dg9) ## NHS Orthodontics in Stranraer 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 Dumfries and Galloway. SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE offer NHS treatment? SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE offer? SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE located? SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE is located in Dumfries and Galloway. How many orthodontists are there in Stranraer? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Stranraer, of which SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE? 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 SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE? The nearest other practices on our register are (MY) DENTIST (Stranraer, under a mile away), LEWIS DENTISTRY (Stranraer, under a mile away), and 2 PRINCES STREET (Newton Stewart, about 22 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` South West Smile Care Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dumfries and Galloway View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stranraer) [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 SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is (MY) DENTIST, under a mile away. | Practice | From SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [(MY) DENTIST](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-4), Stranraer | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [LEWIS DENTISTRY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lewis-dentistry), Stranraer | under a mile south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [2 PRINCES STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/2-princes-street), Newton Stewart | 21.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/girvan-dental-surgery), Girvan | 24.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Clear Dental, Antrim](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clear-dental-antrim), Bangor | 30.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (4) | | [North Down Dental and Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-down-dental-and-implant-clinic), Bangor | 30.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (304) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from SOUTH WEST SMILE CARE CENTRE. [(MY) DENTIST — Stranraer (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/my-dentist-4) [LEWIS DENTISTRY — Stranraer (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/lewis-dentistry) [2 PRINCES STREET — Newton Stewart (22 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/2-princes-street) [GIRVAN DENTAL SURGERY — Girvan (24 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/girvan-dental-surgery) [Clear Dental, Antrim — Bangor (30 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/clear-dental-antrim) [North Down Dental and Implant Clinic — Bangor (30 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-down-dental-and-implant-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Stranraer](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stranraer) ## Location Map — Dumfries and Galloway DG9 7JF ### Not sure which practice to choose? Get a free remote orthodontic assessment — our clinicians review your photos and recommend the best treatment. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) Register Source Public Health Scotland - Scotland Checked 24 May 2026 Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. 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