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Braces And Clear Aligners Near DG14

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the DG14 postcode district and the Hollows, Dumfries and Galloway area around it. It links the postcode search to nearby town pages and a quick photo-based assessment route. The first step can be done from home in a few minutes.

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Orthodontic practices near DG14

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of DG14; 1 practice within 10 and 15 practices within 20. The closest is GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, 6.9 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICEGretna6.9 miles south-west✓–––
18/20 CHURCH STREETAnnan12.7 miles south-west✓–––
GUNNING DENTALAnnan12.8 miles south-west✓–––
Cumberland InfirmaryCarlisle12.8 miles south–––3.6 (370 reviews)
Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle12.8 miles south✓✓✓5.0 (37 reviews)
ANNAN DENTAL PRACTICE LTDAnnan12.9 miles south-west✓–––
Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and OrthodonticsCarlisle13.0 miles south–––4.4 (7 reviews)
Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle13.2 miles south✓–✓4.9 (238 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to DG14 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gretna, 6.9 miles south-west; the next are Annan (12.7 miles south-west) and Carlisle (12.8 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Gretna16.9 miles south-west
Annan312.7 miles south-west
Carlisle412.8 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of DG14

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smileville Orthodontics in Carlisle (5.0 from 37 reviews), 12.8 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Smileville OrthodonticsCarlisle5.0 (37 reviews)12.8 miles south
Lismore House Dental PracticeCarlisle4.9 (238 reviews)13.2 miles south
Cumberland InfirmaryCarlisle3.6 (370 reviews)12.8 miles south

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from DG14

From DG14 the nearest practice is GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, 6.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 15.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smileville Orthodontics (12.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around DG14 list clear aligners, the nearest 12.8 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around DG14 are commissioned by NHS Dumfries and Galloway, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, 6.9 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from DG14 to GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.

DG14 at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaDumfries and Galloway
NHS dental servicesNHS Dumfries and Galloway
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Accessible Rural
DeprivationAround the Scotland average
Nearest orthodontic practicesGRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, Gretna — 7 miles
18/20 CHURCH STREET, Annan — 13 miles
Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle — 13 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 15 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsDG13, DG16, CA6, CA3, CA2, CA1, CA5, CA4

Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.

Orthodontic research around DG14

People searching from DG14 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.

The nearest town page for DG14 is Hollows.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near DG14

Where is the nearest orthodontist to DG14?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to DG14 is GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. The next closest are 18/20 CHURCH STREET (12.7 miles) and GUNNING DENTAL (12.8 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near DG14?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of DG14, 1 practice within 10 miles and 15 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gretna, 6.9 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near DG14?

The nearest practice to DG14 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GRETNA DENTAL PRACTICE, about 6.9 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include 18/20 CHURCH STREET (12.7 miles) and GUNNING DENTAL (12.8 miles).

Which places are in or near the DG14 postcode district?

Places in or next to DG14 include Hollows, Byreburnfoot, Canonbie, Broomholm, Scotsdike, Rowanburn, Carwinley and Moat.

How do I find an orthodontist near the DG14 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Hollows, Dumfries and Galloway, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near DG14?

Yes — the online assessment is available to patients across the UK, including Hollows, Dumfries and Galloway, subject to clinical suitability.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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