--- title: "Weir&mcclafferty Dental Care | Orthodontist in Gourock" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/weirandmcclafferty-dental-care description: "Weir&mcclafferty Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Gourock offering NHS Braces. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE GOUROCK MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, 122 SHORE ST, GOUROCK, [Inverclyde](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gourock) PA191QZ NHS Braces ## About This Practice For patients in Gourock, WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. NHS orthodontic treatment is available here, subject to eligibility criteria. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. The practice address is GOUROCK MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, 122 SHORE ST, GOUROCK, postcode PA191QZ. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Dentistry on the Clyde in Gourock (under a mile away), DENTISTRY ON THE CLYDE in Gourock (under a mile away), and Johnston C in Greenock (about 2 miles away). This listing is compiled from the Public Health Scotland (Scotland) register. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Gourock, including this one. ## WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE at a Glance | Address | GOUROCK MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS, 122 SHORE ST, GOUROCK, Gourock, PA191QZ | | --- | --- | | Nation | Scotland | | NHS dental services | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 | | Funding listed | NHS | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dentistry on the Clyde, Gourock — 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 WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE is one of 10 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 22 miles away. | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (6 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | --- | --- | | Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 22 miles) | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the PA19 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/pa19) ## NHS Orthodontics in Gourock 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 Greater Glasgow and Clyde. WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE offer NHS treatment? WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. What treatments does WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE offer? WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE located? WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE is located in Inverclyde. How many orthodontists are there in Gourock? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Gourock, of which WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE? 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 WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE? The nearest other practices on our register are Dentistry on the Clyde (Gourock, under a mile away), DENTISTRY ON THE CLYDE (Gourock, under a mile away), and Johnston C (Greenock, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Weir&mcclafferty Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Inverclyde View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gourock) [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 WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dentistry on the Clyde, under a mile away. | Practice | From WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dentistry on the Clyde](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-on-the-clyde), Gourock | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (613) | | [Orangefield Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orangefield-dental-care), Greenock | 2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.7 (121) | | [ORANGEFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orangefield-dental-practice), Greenock | 2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Johnston C](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/johnston-c), Greenock | 2 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [FREDERICK DENTAL PRACTICE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/frederick-dental-practice), Greenock | 2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [ARDGOWAN DENTAL CARE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ardgowan-dental-care), Greenock | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from WEIR&MCCLAFFERTY DENTAL CARE. [Dentistry on the Clyde — Gourock (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dentistry-on-the-clyde) [Orangefield Dental Care — Greenock (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orangefield-dental-care) [ORANGEFIELD DENTAL PRACTICE — Greenock (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/orangefield-dental-practice) [Johnston C — Greenock (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/johnston-c) [FREDERICK DENTAL PRACTICE — Greenock (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/frederick-dental-practice) [ARDGOWAN DENTAL CARE — Greenock (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ardgowan-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Gourock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gourock) ## Location Map — Inverclyde PA191QZ ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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