--- title: "The Bridges Dental Clinic | Orthodontist in Wick" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-bridges-dental-clinic description: "The Bridges Dental Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Wick offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC THE BRIDGES,5-9 BACK BRIDGE ST, WICK, [Highland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wick) KW1 4AH NHS Braces ## About This Practice THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC is an orthodontic practice in Wick. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC is one of 2 orthodontic practices we track in Wick. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, depending on suitability. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are WICK DENTAL PRACTICE in Wick (about 1 mile away), BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE in Thurso (about 19 miles away), and DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC in Thurso (about 19 miles away). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. The practice address is THE BRIDGES,5-9 BACK BRIDGE ST, WICK, postcode KW1 4AH. ## THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC at a Glance | Address | THE BRIDGES,5-9 BACK BRIDGE ST, WICK, Wick, KW1 4AH | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Highland | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | WICK DENTAL PRACTICE, Wick — 1.2 miles | | 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 BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC Within three miles there is one other orthodontic practice on our register. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 (1 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 KW1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/kw1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Wick 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 Highland. THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC offer NHS treatment? THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC offer? THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC located? THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC is located in Highland. How many orthodontists are there in Wick? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Wick, of which THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC? 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 BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC? The nearest other practices on our register are WICK DENTAL PRACTICE (Wick, about 1 mile away), BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE (Thurso, about 19 miles away), and DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC (Thurso, about 19 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Bridges Dental Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Highland View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/wick) [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 BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is WICK DENTAL PRACTICE, 1.2 miles away. | Practice | From THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WICK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice), Wick | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre), Thurso | 18.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunbar-dental-clinic), Thurso | 18.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic), Thurso | 19 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ORKNEY DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2), Stromness | 36.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [THE BALFOUR](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour), Kirkwall | 37 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from THE BRIDGES DENTAL CLINIC. [WICK DENTAL PRACTICE — Wick (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wick-dental-practice) [BRIDGEND HEALTH CARE CENTRE — Thurso (19 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bridgend-health-care-centre) [DUNBAR DENTAL CLINIC — Thurso (19 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunbar-dental-clinic) [ORMLIE HILL DENTAL CLINIC — Thurso (19 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ormlie-hill-dental-clinic) [ORKNEY DENTAL — Stromness (37 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orkney-dental-2) [THE BALFOUR — Kirkwall (37 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-balfour) [Compare All Orthodontists in Wick](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wick) ## Location Map — Highland KW1 4AH ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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