NHS Treatment in Broadwood at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of 1,590 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — 3.8 miles; 4 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 2.9 miles Consett Academy — 4.2 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — about 14 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics 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. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, 3.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 3.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 8.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 10.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 10.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broadwood with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Consett, 3.8 miles north; the next are Durham (8.7 miles east) and Bishop Auckland (10.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 1 | 3.8 miles north |
| Durham | 3 | 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 |
| Lamesley | 1 | 12.1 miles north-east |
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 Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (5.0 from 28 reviews), 10.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (122 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 4.8 (138 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Broadwood, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Westlands Dental Studio, 2.7 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett, 3.8 miles away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Broadwood are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Broadwood follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. Eligible under-18s get excellent clinical outcomes at no cost. Understanding its limits helps families in Broadwood plan around realistic waiting times.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Broadwood
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Private treatment in Broadwood trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Broadwood
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS waiting times in County Durham are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
There's no orthodontist on record in Broadwood itself; the nearest dentist, Westlands Dental Studio, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Broadwood's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). 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. 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. For NHS dental services, Broadwood falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. ONS classifies Broadwood as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Broadwood's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. 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. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Broadwood's Local Authority. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broadwood is better served than 52% of towns in England. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broadwood. The closest on record are Consett Carpark, about 4 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 5 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 9 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Waiting Times in Broadwood
NHS orthodontic waiting times in County Durham vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Broadwood
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in County Durham apply the same national criteria consistently. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Eligibility in Broadwood — Local Context
NHS waiting times in County Durham are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Children's Orthodontics in Broadwood
Spotting a developing problem early rarely means treating it straight away. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. This guide explains the age-7 assessment, interceptive options and NHS access for children.
The Age-7 Assessment
The British Orthodontic Society recommends an orthodontic assessment by age 7 for children with notable concerns. At age 7, most children have their first permanent molars and incisors, giving an orthodontist enough information to evaluate jaw relationships, arch development, bite patterns, and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Broadwood
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).
What county is Broadwood in?
Broadwood is in County Durham.
How's children's dental health in Broadwood's area?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
How deprived is Broadwood compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Broadwood is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many schools are in Broadwood's area?
There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Broadwood's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Can I switch from the NHS waiting list to private?
Yes — you can start private treatment at any time, including while on an NHS waiting list. Many patients do this to avoid a long wait or to access ceramic or aligner options. You don't have to formally leave the NHS list first, though it's courteous to let the practice know.
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.
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