Orthodontic practices near Burnopfield
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Burnopfield, 23 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 6.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Burnopfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 3.7 miles south; the next are Newburn (4.6 miles north) and Benwell (5.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.7 miles south |
| Newburn | 1 | 4.6 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 5.1 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 5.9 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 Burnopfield
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), 5.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.1 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 4.6 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Burnopfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gateshead |
| 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 |
| Population | 3,735 |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,414 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within County Durham | 185th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 2.3 miles Whickham School — 2.5 miles North Durham Academy — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,364 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 91 schools, 30,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 4 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 5 miles Neo Orthodontics, Benwell — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 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 Burnopfield
The nearest practice to Burnopfield is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Burnopfield list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 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 Burnopfield are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ryton Dental in Newburn, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Burnopfield
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Orthodontist in Burnopfield: People weighing up braces or aligners in Burnopfield can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Burnopfield itself or elsewhere in County Durham. Burnopfield — a small town with a population of around 3,735 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Burnopfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Burnopfield itself. The nearest recorded are Smile in Durham, about 4 miles away; Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away; and Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 5 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Bryan's Leap, Byermoor, Crookgate Bank, Clough Dene, Hobson, and Leazes if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local context for Burnopfield
Around 3,735 people live in Burnopfield, which is a small town within County Durham. The nearest other location we cover is Bryan's Leap, under 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Burnopfield
Burnopfield's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Burnopfield sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,414 residents in Burnopfield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Burnopfield are served by secondary schools including Tanfield School (2.3 miles) and Whickham School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Burnopfield's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Burnopfield sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Burnopfield is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Orthodontic Treatments in Burnopfield
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Burnopfield can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Burnopfield
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Burnopfield
Many people in Burnopfield delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Burnopfield
Burnopfield has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — {my}dentist — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Burnopfield 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 Burnopfield. Census figures show 19.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Burnopfield, 8.2% of the 1,414 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Burnopfield are served by secondary schools including Tanfield School (2.3 miles) and Whickham School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Burnopfield's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Burnopfield close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Burnopfield is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 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 Burnopfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Burnopfield
These links help widen your research beyond Burnopfield, County Durham if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Bryan's Leap, Byermoor, Crookgate Bank, Clough Dene, Hobson, and Leazes may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Burnopfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Burnopfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Burnopfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Burnopfield is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Ryton Dental (4.6 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Burnopfield?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Burnopfield, 23 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Burnopfield?
The nearest practice to Burnopfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 4.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Neo Orthodontics (5.1 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Burnopfield, 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 Burnopfield, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.