Orthodontic practices near Haswell
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Haswell, 14 practices within 10 and 82 practices within 20. The closest is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 2.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Wentworth House Dental PracticeHawthorn | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 6.0 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 6.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 6.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Haswell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 2.9 miles north-west; the next are Hawthorn (3.7 miles east) and Durham (6.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 3.7 miles east |
| Durham | 4 | 6.0 miles west |
| Sunderland | 5 | 8.1 miles north |
| East Boldon | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Hartlepool | 5 | 10.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Haswell
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), 12.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Haswell 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,248 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,823 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 157 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within County Durham | 139th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Easington Academy — 2.5 miles Hetton Academy — 3.1 miles The Academy at Shotton Hall — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 769 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 | Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 3 miles Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn — 4 miles Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 82 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 Haswell
The nearest practice to Haswell is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 2.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 82.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Malmin Dental (10.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Haswell list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Haswell are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Haswell
County Durham12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Haswell
Orthodontist in Haswell: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Haswell? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across County Durham, not just Haswell. Haswell — a small village with a population of around 1,248 — is covered on this page specifically.
What local practice data suggests in Haswell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Haswell itself. The closest on record are Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3 miles away; Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 4 miles away; and Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 6 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Haswell Plough, Ludworth, South Hetton, Easington Lane, Thornley, and Wheatley Hill as well as this one.
What official data says about Haswell
Haswell is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Haswell's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Haswell, 7.8% of the 1,823 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Haswell are served by secondary schools including Easington Academy (2.5 miles) and Hetton Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Haswell's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Haswell's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Haswell is about 16 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Haswell in numbers
Haswell is home to around 1,248 people, classing it as a small village within County Durham. Haswell Plough is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Haswell.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Haswell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Haswell can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Haswell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Haswell — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Haswell
Orthodontic treatment in Haswell is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Haswell
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Haswell runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Haswell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Haswell
These local links are here for anyone comparing Haswell, County Durham against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Haswell Plough, Ludworth, South Hetton, Easington Lane, Thornley, and Wheatley Hill follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Haswell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Haswell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haswell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haswell is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Wentworth House Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and Fence Houses Dental Practice (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Haswell?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Haswell, 14 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haswell?
The nearest practice to Haswell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Wentworth House Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Haswell, County Durham?
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 Haswell, County Durham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.