--- title: "Union Street Dental | Orthodontist in Lochgilphead" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-street-dental description: "Union Street Dental is an orthodontic practice in Lochgilphead offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # UNION STREET DENTAL 11 UNION STREET, LOCHGILPHEAD, [Argyll and Bute](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lochgilphead) PA318JS NHS Braces ## About This Practice UNION STREET DENTAL is an orthodontic practice based in Lochgilphead, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. The practice address is 11 UNION STREET, LOCHGILPHEAD, postcode PA318JS. Practice details here are sourced from Public Health Scotland, Scotland. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are TARBERT DENTAL in Tarbert (about 12 miles away), BUTE DENTAL SURGERY in Isle of Bute (about 20 miles away), and THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE in Dunoon (about 21 miles away). Treatments offered include NHS Braces. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Lochgilphead. ## UNION STREET DENTAL at a Glance | Address | 11 UNION STREET, LOCHGILPHEAD, Lochgilphead, PA318JS | | --- | --- | | 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 | TARBERT DENTAL, Tarbert — 12 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 UNION STREET DENTAL No other orthodontic practice on our register is within three miles of UNION STREET DENTAL. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | None on our register | | --- | --- | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the PA31 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/pa31) ## NHS Orthodontics in Lochgilphead 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. UNION STREET DENTAL is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does UNION STREET DENTAL offer NHS treatment? UNION STREET DENTAL offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does UNION STREET DENTAL offer? UNION STREET DENTAL offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is UNION STREET DENTAL located? UNION STREET DENTAL is located in Argyll and Bute. How many orthodontists are there in Lochgilphead? UNION STREET DENTAL is currently the only orthodontic practice we track in Lochgilphead. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at UNION STREET DENTAL? 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 UNION STREET DENTAL? The nearest other practices on our register are TARBERT DENTAL (Tarbert, about 12 miles away), BUTE DENTAL SURGERY (Isle of Bute, about 20 miles away), and THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE (Dunoon, about 21 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at UNION STREET DENTAL, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Union Street Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Argyll and Bute View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lochgilphead) [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 UNION STREET DENTAL on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is TARBERT DENTAL, 12 miles away. | Practice | From UNION STREET DENTAL | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [TARBERT DENTAL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tarbert-dental), Tarbert | 12 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [BUTE DENTAL SURGERY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bute-dental-surgery), Isle of Bute | 20.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-hollies-dental-practice), Dunoon | 20.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Argyll Smile Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/argyll-smile-dental-care), Dunoon | 20.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (24) | | [IVY COTTAGE DENTAL SURGERY](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivy-cottage-dental-surgery), Inverkip | 23.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Dentistry on the Clyde](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-on-the-clyde), Gourock | 24.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (613) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from UNION STREET DENTAL. [TARBERT DENTAL — Tarbert (12 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tarbert-dental) [BUTE DENTAL SURGERY — Isle of Bute (20 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bute-dental-surgery) [THE HOLLIES DENTAL PRACTICE — Dunoon (21 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-hollies-dental-practice) [Argyll Smile Dental Care — Dunoon (21 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/argyll-smile-dental-care) [IVY COTTAGE DENTAL SURGERY — Inverkip (23 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivy-cottage-dental-surgery) [Dentistry on the Clyde — Gourock (24 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-on-the-clyde) [Compare All Orthodontists in Lochgilphead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lochgilphead) ## Location Map — Argyll and Bute PA318JS ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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