Orthodontic practices near Haughton le Skerne
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Haughton le Skerne, 13 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, 1.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 1.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 2.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 2.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Enhance Dental CareYarm | 6.9 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 Haughton le Skerne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 1.2 miles west; the next are Middleton St George (2.8 miles south-east) and Yarm (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 1.2 miles west |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 2.8 miles south-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 6.9 miles east |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 9.0 miles east |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 9.2 miles east |
| Billingham | 4 | 10.2 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 Haughton le Skerne
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), 9.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 9.9 miles east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Haughton le Skerne 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,105 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,270 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% 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 | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% 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 — 0.3 miles St Aidan's Church of England Academy — 0.9 miles Longfield Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,310 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 | Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice, Darlington — 1 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 3 miles Enhance Dental Care, Yarm — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 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 Haughton le Skerne
Haughton le Skerne is 1.2 miles from Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton (7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Haughton le Skerne list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Haughton le Skerne are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, 1.2 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 Haughton le Skerne
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Practice signals around Haughton le Skerne
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Haughton le Skerne. The nearest we do hold are Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about a mile away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Enhance Dental Care in Yarm, about 7 miles away.
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The local picture in Haughton le Skerne
Haughton le Skerne — 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. Census data puts 18.3% of Haughton le Skerne's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,105 residents in Haughton le Skerne's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.4% average across Darlington. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Haughton le Skerne is better served than 66% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Haughton le Skerne attend schools such as Haughton Academy (0.3 miles) and St Aidan's Church of England Academy (0.9 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 46 schools and 16,037 pupils in Haughton le Skerne's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Haughton le Skerne's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Haughton le Skerne is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Haughton le Skerne
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All Orthodontic Options in Haughton le Skerne Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Haughton le Skerne
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Haughton le Skerne — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Haughton le Skerne
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Frequently Asked Questions in Haughton le Skerne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Haughton le Skerne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Haughton le Skerne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Haughton le Skerne is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 1.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Springs Practice (1.3 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Haughton le Skerne?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Haughton le Skerne, 13 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Haughton le Skerne?
The nearest practice to Haughton le Skerne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 1.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Springs Practice (1.3 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Haughton le Skerne, Darlington?
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 Haughton le Skerne, Darlington?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.