Orthodontic practices near Framwellgate Moor
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Framwellgate Moor, 13 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, 1.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 1.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Framwellgate Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 1.6 miles south; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (4.7 miles north-east) and Annfield Plain (6.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 1.6 miles south |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 9.1 miles north |
| Sunderland | 5 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 9.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Framwellgate Moor
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), 9.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 9.9 miles south |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Framwellgate Moor 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,690 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,592 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Framwellgate School Durham — 0.3 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 1.1 miles Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,456 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 | DUNELM ORTHODONTICS, Durham — 2 miles Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 5 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 73 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 Framwellgate Moor
Framwellgate Moor is 1.6 miles from DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (9.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Framwellgate Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Framwellgate Moor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Framwellgate Moor
County Durham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Framwellgate Moor
Orthodontist in Framwellgate Moor: People weighing up braces or aligners in Framwellgate Moor can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Framwellgate Moor and the wider County Durham area.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Pity Me, Whitesmocks, Newton Hall, Western Hill, Crossgate Moor, and Durham.
What we know about practices near Framwellgate Moor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Framwellgate Moor itself. The nearest recorded are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, about 2 miles away; Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 5 miles away; and Smile in Durham, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Framwellgate Moor
Framwellgate Moor is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17% of Framwellgate Moor's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Framwellgate Moor, 6% of the 1,690 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Framwellgate Moor has more choice than 60% 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 Framwellgate Moor are Framwellgate School Durham (0.3 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Framwellgate Moor's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Framwellgate Moor's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Framwellgate Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Framwellgate Moor
Pity Me is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Framwellgate Moor.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Framwellgate Moor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Framwellgate Moor helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Framwellgate Moor
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Framwellgate Moor. Framwellgate Moor's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Framwellgate Moor falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Framwellgate Moor, 6% of the 1,690 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Framwellgate Moor is better served than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Framwellgate Moor are served by secondary schools including Framwellgate School Durham (0.3 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Framwellgate Moor's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Framwellgate Moor among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Framwellgate Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Framwellgate Moor Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Framwellgate 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. 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 Framwellgate Moor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Framwellgate Moor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Framwellgate Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Framwellgate Moor
These links help widen your research beyond Framwellgate Moor, County Durham if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Pity Me, Whitesmocks, Newton Hall, Western Hill, Crossgate Moor, and Durham may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Framwellgate Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Framwellgate Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Framwellgate Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Framwellgate Moor is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, about 1.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (1.7 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Framwellgate Moor?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Framwellgate Moor, 13 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Framwellgate Moor?
The nearest practice to Framwellgate Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, about 1.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (1.7 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Framwellgate Moor, County Durham?
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 Framwellgate Moor, County Durham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.