Orthodontic practices near Great Burdon
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Great Burdon, 17 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Springs Practice in Darlington, 1.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 1.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 2.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 2.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental CareYarm | 6.5 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 Great Burdon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 1.5 miles south-west; the next are Middleton St George (2.5 miles south-east) and Yarm (6.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 6.5 miles east |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 8.6 miles east |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 8.8 miles east |
| Billingham | 4 | 9.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Great Burdon
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), 9.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 6.6 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Great Burdon 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,982 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 30 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% 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 | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Darlington |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haughton Academy — 0.7 miles St Aidan's Church of England Academy — 1.2 miles Longfield Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 2,943 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 — 2 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 2 miles Enhance Dental Care, Yarm — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 39 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 Great Burdon
The nearest practice to Great Burdon is Springs Practice in Darlington, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (6.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Great Burdon list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Great Burdon are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Springs Practice in Darlington, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Great Burdon
Darlington12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Great Burdon
Orthodontist in Great Burdon: People weighing up braces or aligners in Great Burdon can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Great Burdon itself or elsewhere in Darlington.
A quick look at Great Burdon
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Haughton le Skerne, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Great Burdon
Great Burdon 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. Great Burdon's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Great Burdon, 6.4% of the 1,982 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.4% average across Darlington, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Great Burdon is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Great Burdon are served by secondary schools including Haughton Academy (0.7 miles) and St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Great Burdon's Local Authority has 46 schools educating 16,037 pupils (DfE data). Great Burdon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Great Burdon is about 31 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What we know about practices near Great Burdon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Great Burdon itself. The nearest recorded are Springs Practice in Darlington, about 2 miles away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 2 miles away; and Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, about 6 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Haughton le Skerne, Red Hall, Whinfield, Barmpton, Firth Moor, and Albert Hill are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Great Burdon
Patients in Great Burdon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Great Burdon
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Great Burdon
Many people in Great Burdon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Great Burdon follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Great Burdon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Great Burdon
These links help widen your research beyond Great Burdon, Darlington if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Haughton le Skerne, Red Hall, Whinfield, Barmpton, Firth Moor, and Albert Hill follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Great Burdon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Great Burdon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Great Burdon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Great Burdon is Springs Practice in Darlington, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice (1.6 miles) and Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry (2.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Great Burdon?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Great Burdon, 17 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Great Burdon?
The nearest practice to Great Burdon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Springs Practice in Darlington, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice (1.6 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (2.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Great Burdon, Darlington?
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 Great Burdon, Darlington?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.