Orthodontic practices near Haswell Plough
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Haswell Plough, 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 Plough 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 Plough
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 Plough 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 |
| 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 Plough
The nearest practice to Haswell Plough 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 Plough 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 Plough 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 Plough
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Orthodontist in Haswell Plough: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Haswell Plough understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across County Durham, not just Haswell Plough.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Haswell, Ludworth, South Hetton, Easington Lane, Thornley, and Wheatley Hill.
Local orthodontic signals in Haswell Plough
There is no orthodontist on our records in Haswell Plough itself. The nearest we do hold 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.
A quick look at Haswell Plough
The nearest other location we cover is Haswell, under 1 km to the north.
The local picture in Haswell Plough
By ONS classification, Haswell Plough falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Haswell Plough. Haswell Plough's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,823 residents in the neighbourhood around Haswell Plough, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Haswell Plough are 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 Plough's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Haswell Plough's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Haswell Plough is about 16 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Haswell Plough
Orthodontic treatment in Haswell Plough is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Haswell Plough
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Haswell Plough. Officially, Haswell Plough is categorised as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Haswell Plough falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 17.6% of Haswell Plough's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,823 residents in the neighbourhood around Haswell Plough, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Haswell Plough attend schools such as 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 Plough's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Haswell Plough among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Haswell Plough is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Haswell Plough
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Haswell Plough has the full spectrum of options. 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.
How to Choose in Haswell Plough
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Haswell Plough practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Haswell Plough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Haswell Plough
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Haswell Plough, County Durham, these local links help you keep browsing. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Haswell, Ludworth, South Hetton, Easington Lane, Thornley, and Wheatley Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Haswell Plough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Haswell Plough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haswell Plough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haswell Plough 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 Plough?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Haswell Plough, 14 practices within 10 miles and 82 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haswell Plough?
The nearest practice to Haswell Plough 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 Plough, County Durham?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Haswell Plough, County Durham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.