Orthodontic practices near Crookgate Bank
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Crookgate Bank, 23 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 5.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 5.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 6.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crookgate Bank with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 3.1 miles south; the next are Lamesley (5.3 miles north-east) and Newburn (5.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| Lamesley | 2 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 5.3 miles north |
| Consett | 2 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 6.1 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 Crookgate Bank
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), 5.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 11.3 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.3 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crookgate Bank 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,286 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 759 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within County Durham | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 1.7 miles North Durham Academy — 2.3 miles Whickham School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,674 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 | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 3 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 5 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 2 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 Crookgate Bank
Crookgate Bank is 3.1 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Crookgate Bank list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Crookgate Bank are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crookgate Bank
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Orthodontist in Crookgate Bank: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Crookgate Bank. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of County Durham.
Local provider signals in Crookgate Bank
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crookgate Bank. The closest on record are Smile in Durham, about 3 miles away; Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 5 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away.
Where Crookgate Bank sits locally
Burnopfield is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Crookgate Bank.
Crookgate Bank in context
Crookgate Bank's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Crookgate Bank sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,286 residents in Crookgate Bank's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Crookgate Bank attend schools such as Tanfield School (1.7 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Crookgate Bank's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Crookgate Bank falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Crookgate Bank is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Burnopfield, Bryan's Leap, Byermoor, Clough Dene, Hobson, and Tanfield.
All Orthodontic Options in Crookgate Bank Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Crookgate Bank offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crookgate Bank
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Crookgate Bank
Orthodontic treatment in Crookgate Bank 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Crookgate Bank
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Crookgate Bank — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crookgate Bank. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crookgate Bank
These local links are here for anyone comparing Crookgate Bank, County Durham against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Burnopfield, Bryan's Leap, Byermoor, Clough Dene, Hobson, and Tanfield follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crookgate Bank
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crookgate Bank often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crookgate Bank?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crookgate Bank is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (5.3 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crookgate Bank?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Crookgate Bank, 23 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crookgate Bank?
The nearest practice to Crookgate Bank that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (5.3 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crookgate Bank, County Durham?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Crookgate Bank, County Durham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.