Orthodontic practices near Coatham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Coatham, 18 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Redcar Family Dental Centre, 0.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Family Dental CentreRedcar | 0.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Dental Care and Select OrthodonticsHartlepool | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (14 reviews) |
| Select Dental CareMiddlesbrough | 6.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (154 reviews) |
| Cleveland OrthodonticsMiddlesbrough | 7.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CLINICMiddlesbrough | 7.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Bentley Mathieson DentalcareHartlepool | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Malmin DentalHartlepool | 7.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (27 reviews) |
| Hartlepool Dental & Implant CentreHartlepool | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coatham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redcar, 0.7 miles east; the next are Hartlepool (5.3 miles north-west) and Middlesbrough (6.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redcar | 1 | 0.7 miles east |
| Hartlepool | 5 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Middlesbrough | 3 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Billingham | 4 | 7.4 miles west |
| Marton | 1 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 8.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Coatham
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), 8.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 8.7 miles west |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (727 reviews) | 9.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coatham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redcar and Cleveland |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,549 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,049 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 33.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Redcar and Cleveland | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 41 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Redcar and Cleveland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary — 0.6 miles Outwood Academy Redcar — 1.0 miles Rye Hills Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,988 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 64 schools, 20,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Redcar Family Dental Centre, Redcar — under a mile Dental Care and Select Orthodontics, Hartlepool — 5 miles Select Dental Care, Middlesbrough — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 26 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 Coatham
The nearest practice to Coatham is Redcar Family Dental Centre, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Malmin Dental (7.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Coatham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Coatham are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Care and Select Orthodontics in Hartlepool, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coatham
Redcar and Cleveland12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Coatham
Orthodontist in Coatham: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Coatham often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Coatham with the wider Redcar and Cleveland area.
About Coatham
Just under 1 km east, West Dyke is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Coatham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Coatham. The nearest we do hold are Redcar Family Dental Centre, under a mile away; Dental Care and Select Orthodontics in Hartlepool, about 5 miles away; and Select Dental Care in Middlesbrough, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for West Dyke, Redcar, Warrenby, Dormanstown, Kirkleatham, and Yearby.
What official data says about Coatham
Coatham is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Coatham sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Coatham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.8% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,549 residents in the neighbourhood around Coatham, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Redcar and Cleveland. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Coatham are served by secondary schools including Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (0.6 miles) and Outwood Academy Redcar (1.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 64 schools and 20,593 pupils in Coatham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Coatham falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Coatham is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 33 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Coatham Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Coatham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Coatham
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Coatham practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Coatham
Many people in Coatham 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Coatham
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Coatham. Coatham — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 12.8% of Coatham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,549 residents in the neighbourhood around Coatham, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Redcar and Cleveland. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Coatham are Sacred Heart Catholic Secondary (0.6 miles) and Outwood Academy Redcar (1.0 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Coatham's Local Authority has 64 schools educating 20,593 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Coatham among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Coatham is about 33 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coatham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Coatham
These links help widen your research beyond Coatham, Redcar and Cleveland if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for West Dyke, Redcar, Warrenby, Dormanstown, Kirkleatham, and Yearby may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Coatham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coatham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coatham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coatham is Redcar Family Dental Centre, about 0.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Dental Care and Select Orthodontics (5.3 miles) and Select Dental Care (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coatham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Coatham, 18 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coatham?
The nearest practice to Coatham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Care and Select Orthodontics in Hartlepool, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Select Dental Care (6.9 miles) and ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (7.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coatham, Redcar and Cleveland?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Coatham, Redcar and Cleveland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.