Orthodontic practices near Broadwood
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Broadwood, 7 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Consett Carpark, 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett CarparkConsett | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 3.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 10.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Consett, 3.8 miles north; the next are Annfield Plain (4.7 miles north-east) and Durham (8.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 2 | 3.8 miles north |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Durham | 4 | 8.7 miles east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 10.6 miles south-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 12.0 miles south |
| Newburn | 1 | 12.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broadwood
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), 12.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 12.2 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 15.3 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broadwood 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,590 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 35 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% 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 | 194th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 2.9 miles Consett Academy — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,240 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Consett Carpark, Consett — 4 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 5 miles Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 47 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Westlands Dental Studio — 3 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 Broadwood
Broadwood is 3.8 miles from Consett Carpark, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (10.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Broadwood list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broadwood 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 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broadwood
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Orthodontist in Broadwood: This page was put together for people in Broadwood who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Broadwood and the wider County Durham area.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover East Butsfield, Cornsay, Satley, West Butsfield, Hedley Hill, and Knitsley as well as this one.
Broadwood in context
Broadwood is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Broadwood. Broadwood's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,590 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadwood, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Broadwood 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. The closest secondary schools to Broadwood are St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (2.9 miles) and Consett Academy (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Broadwood's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Broadwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broadwood is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away.
About Broadwood
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to East Butsfield, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Broadwood
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broadwood itself. The nearest recorded are Consett Carpark, about 4 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 5 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 9 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Broadwood
Many people in Broadwood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Broadwood
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broadwood
Broadwood has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Westlands Dental Studio — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Broadwood sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.2% of Broadwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,590 residents in the neighbourhood around Broadwood, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. Broadwood has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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 Broadwood attend schools such as St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (2.9 miles) and Consett Academy (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Broadwood's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Broadwood among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Broadwood is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Broadwood
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Broadwood can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Broadwood — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Broadwood directly, though Westlands Dental Studio (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Broadwood's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Broadwood falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 15.2% of Broadwood's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Broadwood, 5.3% of the 1,590 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Broadwood has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Broadwood are served by secondary schools including St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (2.9 miles) and Consett Academy (4.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broadwood's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Broadwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Broadwood is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadwood. The nearest we do hold are Consett Carpark, about 4 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 5 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broadwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broadwood
These local links are here for anyone comparing Broadwood, County Durham against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering East Butsfield, Cornsay, Satley, West Butsfield, Hedley Hill, and Knitsley may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broadwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broadwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broadwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broadwood is Consett Carpark, about 3.8 miles to the north. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (3.8 miles) and Smile in Durham (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broadwood?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Broadwood, 7 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broadwood?
The nearest practice to Broadwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 3.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (8.7 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broadwood, County Durham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broadwood, County Durham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.