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Orthodontic Treatment In The EH16 Postcode Area

This page focuses on orthodontic options for the EH16 postcode district and the The Inch, City of Edinburgh area around it. It links the postcode search to nearby town pages and a quick photo-based assessment route. You can start online and decide whether an in-person consultation is worth booking.

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Orthodontic practices near EH16

On our practice register: 115 practices within 5 miles of EH16, 144 practices within 10 and 239 practices within 20. The closest is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, 0.6 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
1 LIBERTON BRAEDanderhall0.6 miles south-west✓–––
CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTREDanderhall0.7 miles north-east✓–––
Southside Dental CareEdinburgh0.9 miles west✓––4.8 (437 reviews)
BARBOUR DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh1.0 miles north-west✓–––
PRESTONFIELD BUPA DENTAL PRACTICEEdinburgh1.0 miles north-west✓–––
BRITE DENTAL GILMERTONDanderhall1.2 miles south-east✓–––
DUNCAN STREET DENTAL CENTREEdinburgh1.3 miles north-west✓–––
Edinburgh DentalEdinburgh1.3 miles north-west–––4.9 (806 reviews)

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

Nearest places to EH16 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Danderhall, 0.6 miles south-west; the next are Edinburgh (0.9 miles west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Danderhall30.6 miles south-west
Edinburgh50.9 miles west

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of EH16

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Edinburgh Dental (4.9 from 806 reviews), 1.3 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Edinburgh DentalEdinburgh4.9 (806 reviews)1.3 miles north-west
Southside Dental CareEdinburgh4.8 (437 reviews)0.9 miles west

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

Getting orthodontic treatment from EH16

The nearest practice to EH16 is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 144 practices, and within 20 there are 239.

For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around EH16 are commissioned by NHS Lothian; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Dundee Dental Hospital in Dundee, about 38 miles away.

EH16 at a Glance

NationScotland
Council areaCity of Edinburgh
NHS dental servicesNHS Lothian
NHS orthodontic chargesFree under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384
Area type (ONS)Large Urban Areas
DeprivationAround the Scotland average
Nearest university dental hospitalDundee Dental Hospital, Dundee — 38 miles
Nearest orthodontic practices1 LIBERTON BRAE, Danderhall — under a mile
Southside Dental Care, Edinburgh — under a mile
SHANKS DENTAL CARE LTD, Loanhead — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles144 within 10 miles, 239 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsEH17, EH8, EH9, EH7, EH20, EH15, EH1, EH18

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.

Teeth straightening near EH16

A typical orthodontic search around EH16 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.

The nearest town page for EH16 is The Inch.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EH16

Where is the nearest orthodontist to EH16?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EH16 is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE (0.7 miles) and Southside Dental Care (0.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near EH16?

Our register has 115 practices within 5 miles of EH16, 144 practices within 10 miles and 239 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near EH16?

The nearest practice to EH16 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 1 LIBERTON BRAE in Danderhall, about 0.6 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include CRAIGMILLAR DENTAL CENTRE (0.7 miles) and Southside Dental Care (0.9 miles).

Which places are in or near the EH16 postcode district?

Places in or next to EH16 include The Inch, Prestonfield, Gracemount, Craigmillar, Liberton, Moredun, Nether Liberton and Alnwickhill.

How do I find an orthodontist near the EH16 postcode area?

Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around The Inch, City of Edinburgh, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.

How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near EH16?

Simple alignment can complete in months; comprehensive treatment typically spans 12–24 months.

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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