Embrace-U
47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK, Kilmarnock KA7 2AX
3.8 (12 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Irvine can be seen at Embrace-U. Patients can be treated with NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, depending on suitability. Its 3.8 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Irvine. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. Embrace-U is located at 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK (KA7 2AX). This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 9 orthodontic practices in Irvine, including this one. 12 reviews give this practice an average rating of 3.8/5. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are High Street Dental Surgery in Irvine (under a mile away), MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE in Irvine (under a mile away), and IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO in Irvine (under a mile away).
Embrace-U at a Glance
| Address | 47 Townhead, Irvine KA12 0BH, UK, Irvine, KA7 2AX |
|---|---|
| Nation | Scotland |
| NHS dental services | NHS Ayrshire and Arran |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free under 26; then 80% of the fee, capped at £384 |
| Funding listed | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 3.8 out of 5 from 12 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | High Street Dental Surgery, Irvine — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Embrace-U
Embrace-U is one of 11 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. By public rating it is 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Glasgow Dental Hospital in Glasgow, about 23 miles away.
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 10 (9 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners) |
|---|---|
| Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 4 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Glasgow Dental Hospital, Glasgow (about 23 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Irvine
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 Ayrshire and Arran.
Embrace-U is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Embrace-U on our register: 6 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is High Street Dental Surgery, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Embrace-U | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Street Dental Surgery, Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (3) |
| MCKINLEY DENTAL PRACTICE, Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| IRVINE DENTAL STUDIO, Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE, Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Dental Studios Scotland - Irvine Dental Studio, Irvine | under a mile west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (45) |
| TRUSS DENTAL, Irvine | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
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