Orthodontic practices near Crook
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Crook, 7 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 4.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 5.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 8.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 8.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 10.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crook with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishop Auckland, 4.3 miles south-east; the next are High Etherley (5.5 miles south) and Durham (7.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 4.3 miles south-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 5.5 miles south |
| Durham | 4 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 10.1 miles north |
| Consett | 2 | 10.4 miles north |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 13.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crook
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), 16.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 16.5 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 18.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crook 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 9,498 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,177 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 | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,779 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within County Durham | 217th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| 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 — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Parkside Academy — 2.4 miles St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College — 4.6 miles King James I Academy Bishop Auckland — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 833 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 | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 4 miles West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 6 miles FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 48 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 Crook
Crook is 4.3 miles from QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (4.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Crook list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Crook are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crook
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Orthodontist in Crook: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Crook, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham. Crook — a small town with a population of around 9,498 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Crook
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crook. The nearest we do hold are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 4 miles away; West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 6 miles away; and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 8 miles away.
Local snapshot of Crook
With a population of roughly 9,498, Crook is a small town within County Durham. High Beechburn is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Crook.
More local pages to browse
Nearby location pages including High Beechburn, Howden-le-Wear, Low Beechburn, Billy Row, Roddymoor, and North Bitchburn can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Crook
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Crook sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Crook's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Crook, 6.5% of the 2,177 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Crook attend schools such as Parkside Academy (2.4 miles) and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Crook's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Crook is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crook is about 20 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Crook
Orthodontic treatment in Crook is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Crook
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Crook follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crook
Patients in Crook have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Crook — Local Context
What's available in Crook depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Crook as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Crook falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Crook, 6.5% of the 2,177 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Crook are Parkside Academy (2.4 miles) and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (4.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Crook's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Crook is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crook is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Crook itself. The nearest we do hold are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 4 miles away; West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 6 miles away; and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crook. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crook
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Crook, County Durham alone. This page links onward to High Beechburn, Howden-le-Wear, Low Beechburn, Billy Row, Roddymoor, and North Bitchburn for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crook
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crook often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crook?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crook is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (4.3 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crook?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Crook, 7 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crook?
The nearest practice to Crook that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 4.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (4.3 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crook, County Durham?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crook, County Durham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.