Orthodontic practices near Broompark
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Broompark, 9 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 1.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 7.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 7.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 7.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broompark with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 1.4 miles east; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (7.0 miles north-east) and Annfield Plain (7.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 1.4 miles east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 7.6 miles south |
| Consett | 2 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| High Etherley | 1 | 10.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broompark
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), 11.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 12.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broompark 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,462 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 394 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Durham Academy — 1.1 miles Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 1.1 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,569 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 | FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham — 1 miles Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 7 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 71 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 Broompark
Broompark is 1.4 miles from FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (7.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Broompark list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Broompark are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broompark
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Broompark, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across County Durham and the surrounding area.
Local snapshot of Broompark
The nearest other location we cover is Alum Waters, around 1 km to the west.
Broompark in context
Broompark is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.7% of Broompark's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Broompark, 4.2% of the 1,462 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Broompark has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Broompark attend schools such as Durham Academy (1.1 miles) and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Broompark's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Broompark's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Broompark is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Broompark
There is no orthodontist on our records in Broompark itself. The nearest we do hold are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about a mile away; Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 7 miles away; and Smile in Durham, about 8 miles away.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bearpark, Langley Moor, Alum Waters, Brandon, Browney, and Meadowfield.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Broompark
The orthodontic landscape in Broompark offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Broompark offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Broompark
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Broompark 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Broompark
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Broompark. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Broompark sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.7% of residents under 16, Broompark skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 1,462 residents in Broompark's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broompark is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Broompark attend schools such as Durham Academy (1.1 miles) and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.1 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Broompark's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Broompark's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Broompark is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Broompark. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broompark
This section helps connect Broompark, County Durham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Bearpark, Langley Moor, Alum Waters, Brandon, Browney, and Meadowfield follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broompark
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broompark often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broompark?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broompark is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 1.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (1.5 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broompark?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Broompark, 9 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broompark?
The nearest practice to Broompark that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 1.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (1.5 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broompark, County Durham?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broompark, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.