Orthodontic practices near Applegarth
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Applegarth; 13 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 11.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 11.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 12.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 12.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 12.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 12.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 13.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 13.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 15.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Applegarth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 11.9 miles south-east; the next are Darlington (12.2 miles north-east) and Middleton St George (15.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 15.1 miles north-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 15.7 miles north |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 18.3 miles north |
| Yarm | 2 | 19.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Applegarth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm (5.0 from 29 reviews), 19.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 19.1 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 18.3 miles north |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 4.9 (610 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 4.9 (246 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Applegarth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,232 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 170 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 683rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Richmond School & Sixth Form College — 3.1 miles St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy — 3.3 miles Risedale School — 4.1 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 12 miles Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 12 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 13 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 Applegarth
From Applegarth the nearest practice is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 11.9 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. 13 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (11.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Applegarth list clear aligners, the nearest 11.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Applegarth are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 11.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Applegarth to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 25 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 310 to 620 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £140 to £280 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 310 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Applegarth
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Where Applegarth sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Hudswell, around 1 km to the south-east.
Local orthodontic signals in Applegarth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Applegarth itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 12 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 12 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 15 miles away.
What official data says about Applegarth
ONS classifies Applegarth as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Applegarth. 15% of Applegarth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,232 residents in the neighbourhood around Applegarth, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Applegarth usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Applegarth are Richmond School & Sixth Form College (3.1 miles) and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (3.3 miles). Applegarth's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Applegarth is roughly mid-table for England.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Hudswell, Kirby Hill, Marske, Downholme, Brokes, and Gallowfields Trading Estate are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Applegarth
Starting orthodontic treatment in Applegarth can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Applegarth follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Applegarth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Applegarth has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Applegarth — Local Context
Provision in Applegarth varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Applegarth is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Applegarth, 5.4% of the 1,232 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Applegarth; the nearest is about 12 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Applegarth are served by secondary schools including Richmond School & Sixth Form College (3.1 miles) and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (3.3 miles). Applegarth's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Applegarth is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Applegarth itself. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 12 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 12 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 15 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Applegarth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Applegarth
These links help widen your research beyond Applegarth, North Yorkshire if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Hudswell, Kirby Hill, Marske, Downholme, Brokes, and Gallowfields Trading Estate for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Applegarth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Applegarth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Applegarth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Applegarth is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 11.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (12.2 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Applegarth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Applegarth, 0 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 11.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Applegarth?
The nearest practice to Applegarth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 11.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (12.6 miles) and Springs Practice (13.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Applegarth, North Yorkshire?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Applegarth, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.