Orthodontic practices near Faverdale
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Faverdale, 12 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, 1.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 1.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 1.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 2.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 8.0 miles north-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 Faverdale with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 1.3 miles east; the next are Middleton St George (5.2 miles south-east) and High Etherley (8.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 1.3 miles east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 5.2 miles south-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Yarm | 2 | 9.4 miles east |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 11.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Faverdale
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), 11.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 8.8 miles north-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Faverdale at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Darlington |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,660 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 | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 710 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Darlington | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Darlington |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Longfield Academy — 1.0 miles Wyvern Academy — 1.1 miles Carmel College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 5,989 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 46 schools, 16,037 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice, Darlington — 1 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 5 miles West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 38 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 Faverdale
The nearest practice to Faverdale is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Faverdale list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Faverdale are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Faverdale
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Orthodontist in Faverdale: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Faverdale? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Darlington.
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Faverdale in context
By ONS classification, Faverdale falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Faverdale falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 19.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,660 residents in Faverdale's census neighbourhood, above the 7.4% average across Darlington. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Faverdale is better served than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Faverdale attend schools such as Longfield Academy (1.0 miles) and Wyvern Academy (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 46 schools and 16,037 pupils in Faverdale's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Faverdale's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Faverdale is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 30 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Faverdale
There is no orthodontist on our records in Faverdale itself. The closest on record are Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about a mile away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 5 miles away; and West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 8 miles away.
Local context for Faverdale
The nearest other location we cover is Whessoe, around 1 km to the north-east.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Faverdale
Starting orthodontic treatment in Faverdale can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Orthodontic Treatments in Faverdale
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Faverdale can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Faverdale
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Faverdale. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Faverdale
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Faverdale, Darlington within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Whessoe, Cockerton, Drinkfield, Hope Town, Pierremont, and Rise Carr may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Faverdale
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Faverdale often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Faverdale?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Faverdale is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 1.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry (1.7 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Faverdale?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Faverdale, 12 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Faverdale?
The nearest practice to Faverdale that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 1.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (1.9 miles) and Springs Practice (2.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Faverdale, Darlington?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Faverdale, Darlington?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.