Orthodontic practices near EH36
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of EH36; 22 practices within 10 and 159 practices within 20. The closest is ARC SMILE in Tranent, 7.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARC SMILETranent | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 1A MAYFIELD PLACEMayfield | 7.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| BRIDGE DENTAL CARETranent | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 7 SIDEGATEHaddington | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 40 COURT STREETHaddington | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 43/6 MARKET STREETHaddington | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Gavin Caves OrthodonticsHaddington | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (480 reviews) |
| 19 MAIN STREETGorebridge | 7.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to EH36 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tranent, 7.2 miles north-west; the next are Mayfield (7.3 miles west) and Haddington (7.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tranent | 2 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Mayfield | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Haddington | 4 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Gorebridge | 1 | 7.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from EH36
The nearest practice to EH36 is ARC SMILE in Tranent, 7.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 159.
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 EH36 are commissioned by NHS Lothian, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ARC SMILE in Tranent, 7.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from EH36 to ARC SMILE 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
EH36 at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | East Lothian |
| NHS dental services | NHS Lothian |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Around the Scotland average |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ARC SMILE, Tranent — 7 miles 1A MAYFIELD PLACE, Mayfield — 7 miles 7 SIDEGATE, Haddington — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 159 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | EH34, EH35, EH37, EH41, EH33, EH38, EH32, TD2 |
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 EH36
Patients in the EH36 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for EH36 is Humbie.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near EH36
Where is the nearest orthodontist to EH36?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to EH36 is ARC SMILE in Tranent, about 7.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are 1A MAYFIELD PLACE (7.3 miles) and BRIDGE DENTAL CARE (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near EH36?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of EH36, 22 practices within 10 miles and 159 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Tranent, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near EH36?
The nearest practice to EH36 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ARC SMILE in Tranent, about 7.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include 1A MAYFIELD PLACE (7.3 miles) and BRIDGE DENTAL CARE (7.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the EH36 postcode district?
Places in or next to EH36 include Humbie, Leaston, Fala, West Saltoun, East Saltoun, Peaston Bank, Fala Dam and Pencaitland.
How do I find an orthodontist near the EH36 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Humbie, East Lothian, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near EH36?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.