Orthodontic practices near High Friarside
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of High Friarside, 21 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 4.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 6.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 6.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to High Friarside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 3.1 miles south; the next are Consett (4.7 miles south-west) and Newburn (5.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.1 miles south |
| Consett | 2 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Newburn | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.4 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 7.1 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 High Friarside
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), 6.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
High Friarside 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,725 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,862 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 2.3 miles North Durham Academy — 3.1 miles Whickham School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 739 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 | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 3 miles Consett Carpark, Consett — 5 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 3 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 High Friarside
High Friarside is 3.1 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around High Friarside list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around High Friarside are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, 4.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In High Friarside
County Durham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in High Friarside
Orthodontist in High Friarside: People weighing up braces or aligners in High Friarside can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of County Durham.
Where High Friarside sits locally
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Leazes, the closest linked location.
What official data says about High Friarside
ONS classifies High Friarside as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in High Friarside falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. High Friarside's under-16 share sits at 19.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,725 residents in High Friarside's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. High Friarside has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near High Friarside attend schools such as Tanfield School (2.3 miles) and North Durham Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across High Friarside's Local Authority. High Friarside's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, High Friarside is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Leazes, Lintz, Lintz Green, Pickering Nook, Mountsett, and Dipton may also help.
Local orthodontic signals in High Friarside
No orthodontic practice is recorded in High Friarside. The nearest recorded are Smile in Durham, about 3 miles away; Consett Carpark, about 5 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in High Friarside
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in High Friarside helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in High Friarside
Every case in High Friarside follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in High Friarside
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in High Friarside can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in High Friarside offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around High Friarside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around High Friarside
If High Friarside, County Durham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including Leazes, Lintz, Lintz Green, Pickering Nook, Mountsett, and Dipton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in High Friarside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in High Friarside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to High Friarside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to High Friarside is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Consett Carpark (4.7 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near High Friarside?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of High Friarside, 21 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near High Friarside?
The nearest practice to High Friarside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 4.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (5.0 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in High Friarside, County Durham?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in High Friarside, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.