Orthodontic practices near Chester Moor
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Chester Moor, 29 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 4.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 5.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chester Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.6 miles east; the next are Durham (4.4 miles south) and Annfield Plain (5.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 3.6 miles east |
| Durham | 4 | 4.4 miles south |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 5.8 miles west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.3 miles north |
| Sunderland | 5 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 8.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chester Moor
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), 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chester Moor 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,393 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 150 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 180th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hermitage Academy — 0.7 miles Park View School — 1.3 miles Framwellgate School Durham — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,716 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 | Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 4 miles Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — 4 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 63 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Alpha Dental Studio — 1 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 Chester Moor
Chester Moor is 3.6 miles from Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Chester Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chester Moor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Durham Smile Clinic, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chester Moor
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Orthodontist in Chester Moor: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Chester Moor keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across County Durham, not just Chester Moor.
What official data says about Chester Moor
Chester Moor's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Chester Moor falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 15.5% of Chester Moor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,393 residents in the neighbourhood around Chester Moor, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Chester Moor has more choice than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Chester Moor are Hermitage Academy (0.7 miles) and Park View School (1.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Chester Moor's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Chester Moor close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Chester Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Chester Moor
Just around 1 km south, Plawsworth is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Chester Moor
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chester Moor. The nearest recorded are Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; Durham Smile Clinic, about 4 miles away; and Smile in Durham, about 6 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Plawsworth, Kimblesworth, Nettlesworth, Tan Hills, Waldridge, and Chester-le-Street if you are weighing up more than one location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Chester Moor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chester Moor helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Chester Moor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Chester Moor Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chester Moor has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Chester Moor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Chester Moor — 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 Chester Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chester Moor
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Chester Moor, County Durham. You can keep exploring with related pages for Plawsworth, Kimblesworth, Nettlesworth, Tan Hills, Waldridge, and Chester-le-Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chester Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chester Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chester Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chester Moor is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (4.4 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chester Moor?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Chester Moor, 29 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chester Moor?
The nearest practice to Chester Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Durham Smile Clinic, about 4.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (4.4 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chester Moor, 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 Chester Moor, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.