Orthodontic practices near Crookhall
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Crookhall, 4 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 0.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 10.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 10.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 10.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 10.7 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 Crookhall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Consett, 0.5 miles west; the next are Annfield Plain (3.4 miles east) and Newburn (8.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 2 | 0.5 miles west |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.4 miles east |
| Newburn | 1 | 8.8 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Durham | 4 | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 10.8 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 Crookhall
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), 10.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 13.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crookhall 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,040 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,273 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% 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 | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% 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 — 0.6 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 3.3 miles Tanfield School — 4.9 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — under a mile Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 3 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 54 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 Crookhall
The nearest practice to Crookhall is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, 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 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ryton Dental (8.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Crookhall list clear aligners, the nearest 8.8 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 Crookhall 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 Crookhall
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Orthodontist in Crookhall: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Crookhall, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across County Durham and the surrounding area.
What we know about practices near Crookhall
There is no orthodontist on our records in Crookhall itself. The nearest recorded are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, under a mile away; Smile in Durham, about 3 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 9 miles away.
Local context for Crookhall
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Consett, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Consett, Delves, Templetown, Knitsley, Leadgate, and Black Hill may also help.
The local picture in Crookhall
Crookhall — 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. Census data puts 20.5% of Crookhall's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,040 residents in the neighbourhood around Crookhall, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Crookhall has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Crookhall are Consett Academy (0.6 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Crookhall's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Crookhall's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Crookhall is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Crookhall
The orthodontic landscape in Crookhall offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crookhall
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crookhall — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Crookhall
Many people in Crookhall delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Crookhall
Orthodontic practices in and around Crookhall vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Crookhall sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.5% of Crookhall's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,040 residents in the neighbourhood around Crookhall, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Crookhall has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Crookhall attend schools such as Consett Academy (0.6 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Crookhall's Local Authority. Crookhall's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crookhall is about 12 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crookhall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crookhall
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Crookhall, County Durham, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Consett, Delves, Templetown, Knitsley, Leadgate, and Black Hill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Crookhall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crookhall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crookhall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crookhall is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Consett Carpark (0.6 miles) and Smile in Durham (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crookhall?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Crookhall, 4 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crookhall?
The nearest practice to Crookhall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (8.8 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (10.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crookhall, 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 Crookhall, County Durham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.