Orthodontic practices near Firth Moor
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Firth Moor, 12 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Springs Practice in Darlington, 0.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 0.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 1.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 2.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental CareYarm | 7.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (113 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Firth Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 0.3 miles north-west; the next are Middleton St George (2.5 miles east) and Yarm (7.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 0.3 miles north-west |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 2.5 miles east |
| Yarm | 2 | 7.0 miles east |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 9.4 miles east |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 9.7 miles east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 10.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Firth Moor
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), 10.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 10.8 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Firth Moor 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,444 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,786 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Darlington | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Darlington |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Aidan's Church of England Academy — 0.7 miles Polam Hall School — 1.2 miles Haughton Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,146 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 | Springs Practice, Darlington — under a mile Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 2 miles Enhance Dental Care, Yarm — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 37 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 Firth Moor
The nearest practice to Firth Moor is Springs Practice in Darlington, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (7.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Firth Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Firth Moor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Springs Practice in Darlington, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Firth Moor
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Orthodontist in Firth Moor: People weighing up braces or aligners in Firth Moor can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Darlington, not just Firth Moor.
Area profile for Firth Moor
Firth Moor — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Firth Moor's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,444 residents in the neighbourhood around Firth Moor, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Darlington. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Firth Moor is better served than 66% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Firth Moor are St Aidan's Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Polam Hall School (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 46 schools and 16,037 pupils in Firth Moor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Firth Moor sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Firth Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 32 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Albert Hill, Red Hall, Darlington, Haughton le Skerne, Great Burdon, and Harrogate Hill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local snapshot of Firth Moor
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Albert Hill, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Firth Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Firth Moor itself. The closest on record are Springs Practice in Darlington, under a mile away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 2 miles away; and Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, about 7 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Firth Moor
Orthodontic treatment in Firth Moor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Firth Moor
Not every practice near Firth Moor offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Firth Moor is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Firth Moor's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,444 residents in the neighbourhood around Firth Moor, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Darlington. Firth Moor has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Firth Moor attend schools such as St Aidan's Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Polam Hall School (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Firth Moor's Local Authority has 46 schools educating 16,037 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Firth Moor among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Firth Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Firth Moor
The orthodontic landscape in Firth Moor offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Firth Moor
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Firth Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Firth Moor
This part of the page places Firth Moor, Darlington in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Albert Hill, Red Hall, Darlington, Haughton le Skerne, Great Burdon, and Harrogate Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Firth Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Firth Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Firth Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Firth Moor is Springs Practice in Darlington, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (1.2 miles) and Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Firth Moor?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Firth Moor, 12 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Firth Moor?
The nearest practice to Firth Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Springs Practice in Darlington, about 0.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (1.2 miles) and Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Firth Moor, Darlington?
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 Firth Moor, Darlington?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.