Orthodontic practices near Consett
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Consett, 4 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Consett Carpark, 0.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett CarparkConsett | 0.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 0.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 8.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 10.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 10.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 11.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Consett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Consett, 0.2 miles north-west; the next are Annfield Plain (3.8 miles east) and Newburn (8.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 2 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Newburn | 1 | 8.9 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Durham | 4 | 11.0 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Consett
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), 10.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 8.9 miles north |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Consett 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 |
| Population | 29,137 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,220 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,734 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Consett Academy — 0.5 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 3.6 miles Tanfield School — 5.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,493 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 52 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 Consett
The nearest practice to Consett is Consett Carpark, 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Consett list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Consett 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, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Consett
County Durham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Consett
Orthodontist in Consett: People weighing up braces or aligners in Consett can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham. Consett — a market town with a population of around 29,137 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Consett
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Consett or nearby searches; 1 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Consett Carpark and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED.
Consett at a glance
Consett has a population of around 29,137, making it a market town within County Durham. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Crookhall, the closest linked location.
Consett in context
Officially, Consett is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Consett falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Consett's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,220 residents in the neighbourhood around Consett, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Consett has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Consett are served by secondary schools including Consett Academy (0.5 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Consett's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Consett close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Consett is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can also compare treatment pages for Crookhall, Templetown, Delves, Black Hill, Knitsley, and Shotley Bridge if you are weighing up more than one location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Consett
Patients in Consett have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Crookhall, Templetown and Black Hill regularly visit orthodontists in Consett.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Consett
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Consett
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Consett helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively. People from Crookhall, Templetown and Black Hill regularly visit orthodontists in Consett.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Consett
Our database currently lists 2 orthodontic practices in and around Consett. Consett — 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. Consett's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,220 residents in the neighbourhood around Consett, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Consett is better served than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Consett are served by secondary schools including Consett Academy (0.5 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Consett's Local Authority. Consett's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Consett is about 12 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Crookhall, Templetown, and Black Hill regularly make use of Consett's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Consett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Consett
These links help widen your research beyond Consett, County Durham if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Crookhall, Templetown, Delves, Black Hill, Knitsley, and Shotley Bridge may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Consett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Consett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Consett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Consett is Consett Carpark, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (0.2 miles) and Smile in Durham (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Consett?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Consett, 4 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Consett?
The nearest practice to Consett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (8.9 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Consett, County Durham?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Consett, County Durham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.