Orthodontic practices near Gilesgate Moor
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Gilesgate Moor, 12 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 1.2 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 1.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 7.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Wentworth House Dental PracticeHawthorn | 8.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gilesgate Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 1.2 miles west; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (4.4 miles north-east) and Hawthorn (8.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 1.2 miles west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Sunderland | 5 | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 9.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gilesgate 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), 10.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 10.7 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gilesgate 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,345 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 17.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 37.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,647 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belmont Community School — 0.6 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 1.9 miles Framwellgate School Durham — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,051 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 | Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham — 1 miles Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 4 miles Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 78 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | DH99 |
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 Gilesgate Moor
The nearest practice to Gilesgate Moor is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, 1.2 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 78.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (9.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Gilesgate Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gilesgate 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 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gilesgate Moor
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Orthodontist in Gilesgate Moor: This page was put together for people in Gilesgate Moor who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Gilesgate Moor and the wider County Durham area.
Gilesgate Moor at a glance
Just under 1 km north, West Sherburn is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Gilesgate Moor
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gilesgate Moor itself. The nearest recorded are Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about a mile away; Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; and Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Gilesgate Moor
Officially, Gilesgate Moor is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Gilesgate Moor falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Gilesgate Moor has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,345 residents in the neighbourhood around Gilesgate Moor, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gilesgate Moor is better served than 64% 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 Gilesgate Moor are Belmont Community School (0.6 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Gilesgate Moor's Local Authority. Gilesgate Moor's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gilesgate Moor is about 14 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Continue your local research
Pages for West Sherburn, Carrville, Old Durham, Gilesgate, Sherburn House, and Shincliffe follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gilesgate Moor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gilesgate Moor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gilesgate Moor
Gilesgate Moor has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is under a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Gilesgate 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. Gilesgate Moor's under-16 share, 13.2%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,345 residents in Gilesgate Moor's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gilesgate Moor 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. The closest secondary schools to Gilesgate Moor are Belmont Community School (0.6 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Gilesgate Moor's Local Authority. Gilesgate Moor's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gilesgate Moor is about 14 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Gilesgate Moor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Gilesgate Moor can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Gilesgate Moor
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gilesgate Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gilesgate Moor
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Gilesgate Moor, County Durham alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for West Sherburn, Carrville, Old Durham, Gilesgate, Sherburn House, and Shincliffe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gilesgate Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gilesgate Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gilesgate Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gilesgate Moor is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 1.2 miles to the west. The next closest are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (1.6 miles) and Durham Smile Clinic (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gilesgate Moor?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Gilesgate Moor, 12 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gilesgate Moor?
The nearest practice to Gilesgate Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, about 1.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (1.8 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gilesgate Moor, County Durham?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gilesgate Moor, County Durham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.