Orthodontic practices near Feetham
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Feetham; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 18.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 18.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 20.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 21.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 21.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 21.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 21.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 21.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 22.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Feetham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 18.5 miles east; the next are Darlington (20.8 miles north-east) and High Etherley (21.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 18.5 miles east |
| Darlington | 6 | 20.8 miles north-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 21.2 miles north-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 24.0 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 24.0 miles north-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 28.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Feetham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,078 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 4.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 897th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.8% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 18 miles Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 21 miles West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Feetham
Feetham is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 18.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (18.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 9 of the practices around Feetham list clear aligners, the nearest 18.5 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 Feetham are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 18.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Feetham to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 40 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 480 to 960 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £215 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 480 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Feetham
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Feetham, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Yorkshire and the surrounding area.
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A quick look at Feetham
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Area profile for Feetham
Feetham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. With just 11.3% of residents under 16, Feetham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.8% of the 1,078 residents in Feetham's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Feetham; the nearest is about 19 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. DfE figures put 377 schools and 86,087 pupils across Feetham's Local Authority. Feetham sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Local orthodontic signals in Feetham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Feetham itself. The nearest we do hold are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 18 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 21 miles away; and West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 21 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Feetham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Feetham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Feetham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Feetham is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 18.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (20.8 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (21.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Feetham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Feetham, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 18.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Feetham?
The nearest practice to Feetham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 18.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (21.1 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (21.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Feetham, North Yorkshire?
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 Feetham, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.