Orthodontic practices near Dunsdale
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Dunsdale, 13 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Redcar Family Dental Centre, 4.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Family Dental CentreRedcar | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (588 reviews) |
| Select Dental CareMiddlesbrough | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (154 reviews) |
| Cleveland OrthodonticsMiddlesbrough | 7.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CLINICMiddlesbrough | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dental Care and Select OrthodonticsHartlepool | 8.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (14 reviews) |
| Zaranko Dental Practice @ BelasisBillingham | 8.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (5 reviews) |
| Thornaby Dental CentreStockton-on-Tees | 9.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (90 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunsdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redcar, 4.0 miles north; the next are Marton (5.9 miles west) and Middlesbrough (6.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redcar | 1 | 4.0 miles north |
| Marton | 1 | 5.9 miles west |
| Middlesbrough | 3 | 6.9 miles west |
| Hartlepool | 5 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| Billingham | 4 | 8.6 miles west |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 9.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunsdale
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), 9.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 9.5 miles west |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 12.3 miles west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 9.8 miles west |
| Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (727 reviews) | 10.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunsdale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redcar and Cleveland |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,062 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 107 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Redcar and Cleveland | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 41 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Redcar and Cleveland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Laurence Jackson School — 1.4 miles Outwood Academy Bydales — 3.0 miles Rye Hills Academy — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,079 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 64 schools, 20,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Redcar Family Dental Centre, Redcar — 4 miles Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, Marton — 6 miles Select Dental Care, Middlesbrough — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 26 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 Dunsdale
Dunsdale is 4 miles from Redcar Family Dental Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (5.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Dunsdale list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dunsdale are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunsdale
Redcar and Cleveland12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Dunsdale
Orthodontist in Dunsdale: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Dunsdale often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Redcar and Cleveland.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Yearby, New Marske, Guisborough, Kirkleatham, Hutton Village, and Upleatham as well as this one.
Practice signals around Dunsdale
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dunsdale itself. The closest on record are Redcar Family Dental Centre, about 4 miles away; Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, about 6 miles away; and Select Dental Care in Middlesbrough, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Dunsdale
Officially, Dunsdale is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dunsdale. Dunsdale's under-16 share sits at 18.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dunsdale, 8% of the 2,062 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.4% average across Redcar and Cleveland, 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 Dunsdale attend schools such as Laurence Jackson School (1.4 miles) and Outwood Academy Bydales (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 64 schools and 20,593 pupils in Dunsdale's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Dunsdale's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dunsdale is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 37 miles away.
Local context for Dunsdale
Just around 2 km north, Yearby is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Dunsdale
Patients in Dunsdale have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. 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 Dunsdale
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dunsdale — 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 Dunsdale
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dunsdale can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Dunsdale follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunsdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunsdale
This part of the page places Dunsdale, Redcar and Cleveland in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Yearby, New Marske, Guisborough, Kirkleatham, Hutton Village, and Upleatham may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Dunsdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunsdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunsdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunsdale is Redcar Family Dental Centre, about 4.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (5.9 miles) and Select Dental Care (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunsdale?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Dunsdale, 13 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunsdale?
The nearest practice to Dunsdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, about 5.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Select Dental Care (6.9 miles) and ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (7.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunsdale, Redcar and Cleveland?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dunsdale, Redcar and Cleveland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.