Orthodontic practices near Croxdale
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Croxdale, 9 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 3.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 3.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 8.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croxdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 3.1 miles north; the next are Bishop Auckland (5.6 miles south-west) and Houghton-Le-Spring (8.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 3.1 miles north |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 10.4 miles north-west |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 11.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croxdale
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), 14.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 14.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croxdale 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 505 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,221 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 84 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| 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 | 5.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitworth Park Academy — 2.6 miles Ferryhill School — 3.2 miles Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 996 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 | FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham — 3 miles Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland, Bishop Auckland — 6 miles Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 71 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 Croxdale
Croxdale is 3.1 miles from FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (5.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Croxdale list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Croxdale are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croxdale
County Durham12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Croxdale
Orthodontist in Croxdale: This page was put together for people in Croxdale who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Croxdale or another part of County Durham. Croxdale — a small village with a population of around 505 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Croxdale
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Croxdale. The nearest recorded are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 3 miles away; Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland, about 6 miles away; and Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 8 miles away.
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Local context for Croxdale
With a population of roughly 505, Croxdale is a small village within County Durham. Just under 1 km east, Sunderland Bridge is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Croxdale
Croxdale is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Croxdale, 5.9% of the 1,221 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Croxdale has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Croxdale are served by secondary schools including Whitworth Park Academy (2.6 miles) and Ferryhill School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Croxdale's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Croxdale sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croxdale is about 18 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Orthodontic Treatments in Croxdale
Patients in Croxdale have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Croxdale — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Croxdale vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Croxdale is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Croxdale, 5.9% of the 1,221 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Croxdale is better served than 56% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Croxdale are served by secondary schools including Whitworth Park Academy (2.6 miles) and Ferryhill School (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Croxdale's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Croxdale among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Croxdale is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Croxdale. The closest on record are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 3 miles away; Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland, about 6 miles away; and Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Croxdale
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Croxdale helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Croxdale runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Croxdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Croxdale
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Frequently Asked Questions in Croxdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croxdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croxdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croxdale is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 3.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (3.2 miles) and Smmmile - Invisalign Durham (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croxdale?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Croxdale, 9 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croxdale?
The nearest practice to Croxdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (3.2 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (3.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croxdale, County Durham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Croxdale, County Durham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.