Orthodontic practices near Croft - On - Tees
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Croft - On - Tees, 9 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Darlington Dental Clinic, 2.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 3.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 3.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 4.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental CareYarm | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (113 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croft - On - Tees with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 2.8 miles north; the next are Middleton St George (4.4 miles north-east) and Yarm (8.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 2.8 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 8.5 miles east |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 10.7 miles east |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 11.6 miles east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 12.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croft - On - Tees
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), 13.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 8.5 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 13.6 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croft - On - Tees at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,290 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hurworth School — 0.8 miles Polam Hall School — 2.7 miles Hummersknott Academy — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,463 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 3 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 4 miles Enhance Dental Care, Yarm — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 32 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 Croft - On - Tees
Croft - On - Tees is 2.8 miles from Darlington Dental Clinic, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (8.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Croft - On - Tees list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Croft - On - Tees are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Springs Practice in Darlington, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croft - On - Tees
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Croft - On - Tees at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Hurworth, around 2 km to the north-east.
Croft - On - Tees in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Croft - On - Tees sits within NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Croft - On - Tees, 7.4% of the 1,290 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Croft - On - Tees is better served than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Croft - On - Tees are served by secondary schools including Hurworth School (0.8 miles) and Polam Hall School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Croft - On - Tees's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Croft - On - Tees falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croft - On - Tees is about 35 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Local provider signals in Croft - On - Tees
There is no orthodontist on our records in Croft - On - Tees itself. The closest on record are Darlington Dental Clinic, about 3 miles away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, about 8 miles away.
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All Orthodontic Options in Croft - On - Tees Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Croft - On - Tees
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The Orthodontic Journey in Croft - On - Tees
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Croft - On - Tees helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Croft - On - Tees
Orthodontic practices in and around Croft - On - Tees vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Croft - On - Tees's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Croft - On - Tees. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Croft - On - Tees, 7.4% of the 1,290 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Croft - On - Tees has more choice than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Croft - On - Tees are served by secondary schools including Hurworth School (0.8 miles) and Polam Hall School (2.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Croft - On - Tees's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Croft - On - Tees among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Croft - On - Tees is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Croft - On - Tees. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Croft - On - Tees
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croft - On - Tees often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croft - On - Tees?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croft - On - Tees is Darlington Dental Clinic, about 2.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Duke Street Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and Springs Practice (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croft - On - Tees?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Croft - On - Tees, 9 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croft - On - Tees?
The nearest practice to Croft - On - Tees that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Springs Practice in Darlington, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (3.1 miles) and Middleton St George Dental Care (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croft - On - Tees, North Yorkshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Croft - On - Tees, North Yorkshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.