--- title: "The Balfour | Orthodontist in Kirkwall" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour description: "The Balfour is an orthodontic practice in Kirkwall offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # THE BALFOUR FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, [Orkney Islands](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkwall) KW151NZ NHS Braces ## About This Practice For patients in Kirkwall, THE BALFOUR is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. THE BALFOUR is one of 4 orthodontic practices we track in Kirkwall. This practice offers NHS-funded orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. The practice address is FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, postcode KW151NZ. Other practices nearby include ORKNEY DENTAL in Kirkwall (under a mile away), KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE in Kirkwall (under a mile away), and DAISYBANK CLINIC in Kirkwall (under a mile away). The practice offers NHS Braces. ## THE BALFOUR at a Glance | Address | FORELAND ROAD, KIRKWALL, Kirkwall, KW151NZ | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Orkney | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | ORKNEY DENTAL, Kirkwall — 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 THE BALFOUR Within three miles there are 3 other orthodontic practices on our register. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 3 (3 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 KW15 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/kw15) ## NHS Orthodontics in Kirkwall 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 Orkney. THE BALFOUR is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does THE BALFOUR offer NHS treatment? THE BALFOUR offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does THE BALFOUR offer? THE BALFOUR offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is THE BALFOUR located? THE BALFOUR is located in Orkney Islands. How many orthodontists are there in Kirkwall? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Kirkwall, of which THE BALFOUR is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at THE BALFOUR? 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 THE BALFOUR? The nearest other practices on our register are ORKNEY DENTAL (Kirkwall, under a mile away), KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE (Kirkwall, under a mile away), and DAISYBANK CLINIC (Kirkwall, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at THE BALFOUR, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Balfour on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Orkney Islands View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kirkwall) [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 THE BALFOUR on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is ORKNEY DENTAL, under a mile away. | Practice | From THE BALFOUR | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [ORKNEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental), Kirkwall | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kirkwall-dental-practice), Kirkwall | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DAISYBANK CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/daisybank-clinic), Kirkwall | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ORKNEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2), Stromness | 11.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre), Thurso | 33 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic), Thurso | 33.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from THE BALFOUR. [ORKNEY DENTAL — Kirkwall (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental) [KIRKWALL DENTAL PRACTICE — Kirkwall (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kirkwall-dental-practice) [DAISYBANK CLINIC — Kirkwall (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/daisybank-clinic) [ORKNEY DENTAL — Stromness (12 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2) [BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE — Thurso (33 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre) [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC — Thurso (34 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Kirkwall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kirkwall) ## Location Map — Orkney Islands KW151NZ ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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