Orthodontic practices near Hart
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Hart, 17 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare in Hartlepool, 2.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Mathieson DentalcareHartlepool | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (217 reviews) |
| Malmin DentalHartlepool | 2.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (27 reviews) |
| Hartlepool Dental & Implant CentreHartlepool | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (78 reviews) |
| Victoria Road Dental PracticeHartlepool | 2.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.5 (25 reviews) |
| Dental Care and Select OrthodonticsHartlepool | 4.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (14 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental FerryhillWolviston | 5.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Wentworth House Dental PracticeHawthorn | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| Billingham DentalBillingham | 7.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hart with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hartlepool, 2.7 miles south-east; the next are Wolviston (5.7 miles south) and Hawthorn (5.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 5 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Wolviston | 1 | 5.7 miles south |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Billingham | 4 | 7.2 miles south |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 7.2 miles south |
| Middlesbrough | 3 | 9.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hart
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), 8.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 13.2 miles north-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
| Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (727 reviews) | 8.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hart at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Hartlepool |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,858 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Hartlepool | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 20 places in the county (the county median is 1.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Hartlepool |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Hild's Church of England School — 1.5 miles High Tunstall College of Science — 1.8 miles Dyke House Sports and Technology College — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,677 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 41 schools, 14,800 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare, Hartlepool — 3 miles Westmount Dental Ferryhill, Wolviston — 6 miles Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Health & Smile Dental Practice — 1 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 Hart
The nearest practice to Hart is Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare in Hartlepool, 2.7 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 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Malmin Dental (2.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Hart list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hart are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare in Hartlepool, 2.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hart
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Facts about Hart
Heading south-east for around 2 km brings you to High Throston, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Hart
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hart. The nearest recorded are Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare in Hartlepool, about 3 miles away; Westmount Dental Ferryhill in Wolviston, about 6 miles away; and Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 6 miles away.
Hart in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hart sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hart's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,858 residents in the neighbourhood around Hart, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Hartlepool. Hart has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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 Hart are St Hild's Church of England School (1.5 miles) and High Tunstall College of Science (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Hart's Local Authority has 41 schools educating 14,800 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hart sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hart is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hart
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Areas We Cover Around Hart
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hart
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hart often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hart?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hart is Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare in Hartlepool, about 2.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Malmin Dental (2.7 miles) and Hartlepool Dental & Implant Centre (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hart?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Hart, 17 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hart?
The nearest practice to Hart that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare in Hartlepool, about 2.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Hartlepool Dental & Implant Centre (2.7 miles) and Dental Care and Select Orthodontics (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hart, Hartlepool?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hart, Hartlepool?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.