Orthodontic practices near Burnhope
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Burnhope, 11 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 2.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 5.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 6.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 6.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 8.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burnhope with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 2.1 miles north-west; the next are Consett (5.1 miles west) and Durham (6.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Consett | 2 | 5.1 miles west |
| Durham | 4 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 8.4 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 9.8 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 Burnhope
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), 8.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 11.3 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 11.5 miles south |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 10.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Burnhope 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,619 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 113 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within County Durham | 89th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 1.5 miles North Durham Academy — 3.0 miles Tanfield School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,175 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 | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 2 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — 5 miles Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 55 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Westlands Dental Studio — 2 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 Burnhope
Burnhope is 2.1 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (8.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Burnhope list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Burnhope 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, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Burnhope
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Orthodontist in Burnhope: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Burnhope. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Burnhope or another part of County Durham.
A quick look at Burnhope
The nearest other location we cover is Maiden Law, around 2 km to the north-west.
The local picture in Burnhope
Burnhope is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 21.1% of Burnhope's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.3% of the 1,619 residents in Burnhope's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Burnhope are served by secondary schools including St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (1.5 miles) and North Durham Academy (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Burnhope's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Burnhope falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Burnhope is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Burnhope
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Burnhope itself. The closest on record are Smile in Durham, about 2 miles away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 5 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Maiden Law, Quaking Houses, South Moor, Deanery View, Lanchester, and New Kyo follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Burnhope
Many people in Burnhope 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Burnhope follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Burnhope
The orthodontic landscape in Burnhope offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Burnhope
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Burnhope — 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 Burnhope. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Burnhope
This part of the page places Burnhope, County Durham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Maiden Law, Quaking Houses, South Moor, Deanery View, Lanchester, and New Kyo for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Burnhope
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burnhope often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burnhope?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burnhope is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (5.1 miles) and Consett Carpark (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burnhope?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Burnhope, 11 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burnhope?
The nearest practice to Burnhope that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 5.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (6.2 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burnhope, County Durham?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Burnhope, County Durham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.