Orthodontic practices near Annfield Plain
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Annfield Plain, 19 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 0.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 0.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 3.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 3.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 7.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 8.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Annfield Plain with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 0.3 miles south-east; the next are Consett (3.8 miles west) and Lamesley (7.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 0.3 miles south-east |
| Consett | 2 | 3.8 miles west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
| Durham | 4 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 8.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Annfield Plain
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley (5.0 from 443 reviews), 7.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Annfield Plain at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | County Durham |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 10,406 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,461 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 38.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,977 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 34.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 1.8 miles North Durham Academy — 2.1 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,914 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 273 schools, 74,080 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 55 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Annfield Plain
The nearest practice to Annfield Plain is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 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 19 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Annfield Plain list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Annfield Plain are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Annfield Plain
County Durham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Annfield Plain
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Annfield Plain, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of County Durham. Annfield Plain — a market town with a population of around 10,406 — is covered on this page specifically.
Annfield Plain in context
Annfield Plain — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,461 residents in the neighbourhood around Annfield Plain, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Annfield Plain is better served than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Annfield Plain attend schools such as Tanfield School (1.8 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Annfield Plain's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Annfield Plain's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Annfield Plain is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Annfield Plain
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Annfield Plain or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Smile in Durham.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including East Kyo, Greencroft, Harelaw, New Kyo, Dipton, and Flint Hill can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Annfield Plain in numbers
With a population of roughly 10,406, Annfield Plain is a market town within County Durham. Heading east for around 1 km brings you to New Kyo, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Annfield Plain
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Annfield Plain helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from New Kyo, East Kyo and Harelaw regularly visit orthodontists in Annfield Plain.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Annfield Plain
There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Annfield Plain. Annfield Plain is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.9% of Annfield Plain's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Annfield Plain, 7.5% of the 1,461 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Annfield Plain has more choice than 52% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Annfield Plain are served by secondary schools including Tanfield School (1.8 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.1 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Annfield Plain's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Annfield Plain falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Annfield Plain is about 10 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from New Kyo, East Kyo, and Harelaw regularly make use of Annfield Plain's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
All Orthodontic Options in Annfield Plain Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Annfield Plain has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from New Kyo, East Kyo and Harelaw regularly visit orthodontists in Annfield Plain.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Annfield Plain
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Annfield Plain — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Annfield Plain. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Annfield Plain
These local links are here for anyone comparing Annfield Plain, County Durham against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include East Kyo, Greencroft, Harelaw, New Kyo, Dipton, and Flint Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Annfield Plain
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Annfield Plain often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Annfield Plain?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Annfield Plain is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 0.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Consett Carpark (3.8 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Annfield Plain?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Annfield Plain, 19 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Annfield Plain?
The nearest practice to Annfield Plain that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 3.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7.5 miles) and Ryton Dental (7.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Annfield Plain, County Durham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Annfield Plain, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.