Orthodontic practices near Esh
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Esh, 10 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 4.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 4.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 4.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 5.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 6.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 6.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 8.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Esh with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 4.6 miles east; the next are Annfield Plain (4.8 miles north) and Consett (6.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 4.6 miles east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
| Consett | 2 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 8.7 miles south |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 10.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Esh
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), 10.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 10.6 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 12.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Esh 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,581 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 133 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% 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 | 233rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Durham Academy — 2.6 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 3.2 miles Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 405 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 — 5 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 5 miles Consett Carpark, Consett — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 58 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Westlands Dental Studio — 3 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 Esh
The nearest practice to Esh is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Esh list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Esh are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Esh
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Orthodontist in Esh: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Esh keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham.
Local orthodontic signals in Esh
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Esh. The nearest we do hold are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 5 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 5 miles away; and Consett Carpark, about 7 miles away.
Local context for Esh
Just around 1 km west, Quebec is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Esh in context
ONS classifies Esh as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Esh falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.7% of Esh's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,581 residents in Esh's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Esh is better served than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Esh are Durham Academy (2.6 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Esh's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Esh close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Esh is about 14 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Treatment Options in Esh — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Esh itself; the nearest dentist, Westlands Dental Studio, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Esh is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Esh falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.7% of Esh's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,581 residents in Esh's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Esh has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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. Secondary-age pupils near Esh attend schools such as Durham Academy (2.6 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Esh's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Esh's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Esh is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Esh. The nearest recorded are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 5 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 5 miles away; and Consett Carpark, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Esh. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Esh
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Esh, County Durham. Related nearby location pages such as Esh Winning, Quebec, Waterhouses, Langley Park, Burnhope, and Deanery View can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Esh
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Esh often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Esh?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Esh is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 4.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (4.7 miles) and Smile in Durham (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Esh?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Esh, 10 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Esh?
The nearest practice to Esh that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 4.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (4.7 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (4.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Esh, 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 Esh, County Durham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.