--- title: "The Blue Door NHS Family Dp | Orthodontist in Dumfries" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-blue-door-nhs-family-dp description: "The Blue Door NHS Family Dp is an orthodontic practice in Dumfries offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP 22 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, [Dumfries and Galloway](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dumfries) DG1 1DR NHS Braces ## About This Practice THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP is an orthodontic practice in Dumfries. THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP is located at 22 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES (DG1 1DR). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. This is one of 21 practices on our Dumfries register. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are 2 CHURCH COURT in Dumfries (under a mile away), Church Court Dental Practice Dumfries, Mark Colwell & Associates (GDC:62226) in Dumfries (under a mile away), and 26 CASTLE STREET in Dumfries (under a mile away). NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. ## THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP at a Glance | Address | 22 CASTLE STREET, DUMFRIES, Dumfries, DG1 1DR | | --- | --- | | 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 | 2 CHURCH COURT, Dumfries — 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 BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP Patients here can choose from 20 other orthodontic practices within three miles. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 20 (16 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the DG1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/dg1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Dumfries 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. THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP offer NHS treatment? THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP offer? THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP located? THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP is located in Dumfries and Galloway. How many orthodontists are there in Dumfries? We currently track 21 orthodontic practices in Dumfries, of which THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP? 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 BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP? The nearest other practices on our register are 2 CHURCH COURT (Dumfries, under a mile away), Church Court Dental Practice Dumfries, Mark Colwell & Associates (GDC:62226) (Dumfries, under a mile away), and 26 CASTLE STREET (Dumfries, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Blue Door NHS Family Dp on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dumfries and Galloway View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dumfries) [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 BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP on our register: 5 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is 2 CHURCH COURT, under a mile away. | Practice | From THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [2 CHURCH COURT](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/2-church-court), Dumfries | under a mile south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Church Court Dental Practice Dumfries, Mark Colwell & Associates (GDC:62226)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/church-court-dental-practice-dumfries-mark-colwell-associates-gdc62226), Dumfries | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | payment plans | 5.0 (4) | | [26 CASTLE STREET](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/26-castle-street), Dumfries | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DENTAL BEES DUMFRIES](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-bees-dumfries), Dumfries | under a mile east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [CD Dental Lab. Private Dental Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cd-dental-lab-private-dental-laboratory), Dumfries | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [GK Dental Implants and Cosmetic Clinic \| Dentist Dumfries \| Invisalign \| Veneers \| Full Mouth Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gk-dental-implants-and-cosmetic-clinic-dentist-dumfries-invisalign-veneers-full-mouth-implants), Dumfries | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (1,024) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from THE BLUE DOOR NHS FAMILY DP. 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