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Orthodontic practices near Catterick

On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Catterick; 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.5 miles south.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale6.5 miles south✓✓✓4.4 (9 reviews)
Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington10.1 miles north–––4.5 (33 reviews)
Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington10.4 miles north–––4.3 (9 reviews)
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington10.5 miles north✓–––
Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington10.6 miles north––✓4.9 (246 reviews)
Springs PracticeDarlington10.6 miles north✓––4.5 (46 reviews)
Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George11.3 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (610 reviews)
Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington12.0 miles north✓–✓4.2 (50 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Catterick with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 6.5 miles south; the next are Darlington (10.1 miles north) and Middleton St George (11.3 miles north-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bedale16.5 miles south
Darlington610.1 miles north
Middleton St George111.3 miles north-east
Yarm214.2 miles north-east
Thornaby-on-Tees116.1 miles north-east
Stockton-on-Tees417.5 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 Catterick

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aura Dental Clinic in Stockton-on-Tees (5.0 from 1,138 reviews), 20.0 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees5.0 (1,138 reviews)20.0 miles north-east
Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm5.0 (29 reviews)14.2 miles north-east
Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland5.0 (28 reviews)19.8 miles north
Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees4.9 (727 reviews)19.1 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Catterick at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population3,155
Residents under 1617.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,165 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car13.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre993 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within North Yorkshire362nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 40 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRisedale School — 3.4 miles
St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy — 4.1 miles
Richmond School & Sixth Form College — 4.2 miles
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesWindmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 6 miles
Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 10 miles
Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 11 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 17 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 Catterick

The nearest practice to Catterick is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 17.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (6.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Catterick list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Catterick are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 40 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Catterick to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Catterick

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Orthodontic treatment options in Catterick

Orthodontist in Catterick: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Catterick, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Yorkshire. Catterick — a small town with a population of around 3,155 — is covered on this page specifically.

Local context for Catterick

Around 3,155 people live in Catterick, which is a small town within North Yorkshire. The nearest other location we cover is Bolton upon Swale, around 1 km to the north-east.

Widen your local search

If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bolton upon Swale, Scorton, Ellerton-on-Swale, Brompton-on-Swale, Brough with St Giles, and Hackforth may also help.

What we know about practices near Catterick

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Catterick itself. The closest on record are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 10 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 11 miles away.

The local picture in Catterick

Catterick's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Catterick sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Catterick's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,165 residents in Catterick's census neighbourhood, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Catterick has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Catterick are served by secondary schools including Risedale School (3.4 miles) and St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (4.1 miles). DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Catterick's Local Authority. Catterick'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 Catterick is Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 40 miles away.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Catterick

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Catterick can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Catterick

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Catterick

Orthodontic treatment in Catterick is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

Every case in Catterick follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Catterick. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Catterick

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catterick often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catterick?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catterick is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (10.1 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (10.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Catterick?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Catterick, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 6.5 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catterick?

The nearest practice to Catterick that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 6.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (10.5 miles) and Springs Practice (10.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catterick, North Yorkshire?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Catterick, North Yorkshire?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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