Orthodontic practices near IV9
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of IV9; 30 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICENorth Kessock | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CULLODEN DENTAL CARECulloden | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| T/A BUPA DENTAL CAREInverness | 6.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dental DepartmentInverness | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Hillyard MacDonaldInverness | 6.2 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Evolution DentalInverness | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (299 reviews) |
| EVOLUTION DENTAL PRACTICEInverness | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| LETS SMILE DENTAL CAREInverness | 6.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to IV9 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is North Kessock, 5.3 miles south-west; the next are Culloden (5.8 miles south) and Inverness (6.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| North Kessock | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Culloden | 1 | 5.8 miles south |
| Inverness | 6 | 6.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from IV9
From IV9 the nearest practice is NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, 5.3 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 are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
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 IV9 are commissioned by NHS Highland, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, 5.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from IV9 to NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey.
IV9 at a Glance
| Nation | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Council area | Highland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Highland |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Area type (ONS) | Accessible Rural |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Scotland |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, North Kessock — 5 miles CULLODEN DENTAL CARE, Culloden — 6 miles T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE, Inverness — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 33 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | IV10, IV8, IV99, IV2, IV1, IV3, IV18, IV17 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the IV9 area
People searching from IV9 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for IV9 is Avoch.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near IV9
Where is the nearest orthodontist to IV9?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to IV9 is NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are CULLODEN DENTAL CARE (5.8 miles) and T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near IV9?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of IV9, 30 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in North Kessock, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near IV9?
The nearest practice to IV9 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NORTH KESSOCK DENTAL PRACTICE, about 5.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include CULLODEN DENTAL CARE (5.8 miles) and T/A BUPA DENTAL CARE (6.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the IV9 postcode district?
Places in or next to IV9 include Avoch, The Dock, Raddery, Fortrose, Alturlie, Rosemarkie, Brecknish and Allanfearn.
How do I find an orthodontist near the IV9 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Avoch, Highland, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near IV9?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.