Orthodontic practices near Crawleyside
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Crawleyside; 2 practices within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Consett Carpark, 9.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett CarparkConsett | 9.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 12.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 14.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 14.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 14.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 15.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 16.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crawleyside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Consett, 9.4 miles north-east; the next are Annfield Plain (12.9 miles north-east) and High Etherley (14.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 2 | 9.4 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 14.6 miles south-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Hexham | 1 | 15.0 miles north |
| Durham | 4 | 16.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crawleyside
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (5.0 from 28 reviews), 14.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 14.9 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 17.7 miles north-east |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 15.0 miles north |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 4.2 (53 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crawleyside 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,584 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 10 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County Durham | 296th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wolsingham School — 5.0 miles |
| 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 | Consett Carpark, Consett — 9 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 13 miles West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 15 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 12 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 Crawleyside
The nearest practice to Crawleyside is Consett Carpark, 9.4 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 are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (14.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Crawleyside list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crawleyside 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, 9.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crawleyside to Consett Carpark is roughly 20 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 240 to 490 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £220 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 15.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crawleyside
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Crawleyside, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of County Durham.
What official data says about Crawleyside
Crawleyside's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Crawleyside falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.6% of Crawleyside's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,584 residents in the neighbourhood around Crawleyside, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. People in Crawleyside usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Crawleyside are Wolsingham School (5.0 miles). Crawleyside's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Crawleyside close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crawleyside is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
A quick look at Crawleyside
Stanhope is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Crawleyside.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for Stanhope, Green Head, Frosterley, White Kirkley, Eastgate, and Rookhope are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Practice signals around Crawleyside
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crawleyside itself. The nearest we do hold are Consett Carpark, about 9 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 13 miles away; and West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 15 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crawleyside
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Crawleyside 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crawleyside
Orthodontic practices in and around Crawleyside vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Crawleyside is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.6% of Crawleyside's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Crawleyside, 5.6% of the 1,584 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crawleyside; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Crawleyside attend schools such as Wolsingham School (5.0 miles). DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Crawleyside's Local Authority. Crawleyside sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crawleyside is about 22 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Crawleyside Explained
Patients in Crawleyside 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.
Treatment Options in Crawleyside — Local Context
Provision in Crawleyside varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Crawleyside is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crawleyside falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With just 12.6% of residents under 16, Crawleyside skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,584 residents in Crawleyside's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. People in Crawleyside usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Crawleyside attend schools such as Wolsingham School (5.0 miles). Crawleyside's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Crawleyside is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crawleyside is about 22 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crawleyside. The closest on record are Consett Carpark, about 9 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 13 miles away; and West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 15 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crawleyside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crawleyside
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Crawleyside, County Durham alone. Related nearby location pages such as Stanhope, Green Head, Frosterley, White Kirkley, Eastgate, and Rookhope can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crawleyside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crawleyside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crawleyside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crawleyside is Consett Carpark, about 9.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (9.5 miles) and Smile in Durham (12.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crawleyside?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crawleyside, 2 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Consett, 9.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crawleyside?
The nearest practice to Crawleyside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 9.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include West Auckland Dental Care (14.6 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED (14.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crawleyside, 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 Crawleyside, County Durham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.