Orthodontic practices near Hipswell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hipswell; 1 practice within 10 and 14 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 11.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 11.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 11.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 11.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 12.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 13.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 13.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hipswell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 7.9 miles south-east; the next are Darlington (11.4 miles north-east) and Middleton St George (13.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bedale | 1 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Yarm | 2 | 16.8 miles north-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 17.4 miles north |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 18.9 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 Hipswell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm (5.0 from 29 reviews), 16.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 19.7 miles north |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 4.9 (610 reviews) | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant DentistryThornaby-on-Tees | 4.9 (363 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hipswell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 32.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,781 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.5% aged 16 to 24 and 41.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 492 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 446th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Risedale School — 0.2 miles Richmond School & Sixth Form College — 2.0 miles St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,393 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 8 miles Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 11 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 13 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 14 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | DL9 |
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 Hipswell
From Hipswell the nearest practice is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 14.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (7.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Hipswell list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 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 Hipswell are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 7.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hipswell to Windmill Orthodontics Bedale is roughly 20 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 210 to 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hipswell
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Orthodontist in Hipswell: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Hipswell, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Hipswell itself or elsewhere in North Yorkshire.
Local provider signals in Hipswell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hipswell itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 8 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 11 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 13 miles away.
Where Hipswell sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Catterick Garrison is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Hipswell
Hipswell is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. 32.1% of Hipswell's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Hipswell, 9.2% of the 2,781 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Hipswell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Regionally, 25.7% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Hipswell are Risedale School (0.2 miles) and Richmond School & Sixth Form College (2.0 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Hipswell's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hipswell sits among the less deprived areas of England.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Catterick Garrison, Easby, Catterick Camp, Sandbeck, Anchorage Hill, and Boulton Crofts as well as this one.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hipswell
The orthodontic landscape in Hipswell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. 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 Hipswell 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.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hipswell
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hipswell can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Hipswell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hipswell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hipswell
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Hipswell, North Yorkshire with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Catterick Garrison, Easby, Catterick Camp, Sandbeck, Anchorage Hill, and Boulton Crofts.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hipswell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hipswell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hipswell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hipswell is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (11.4 miles) and Duke Street Dental Practice (11.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hipswell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hipswell, 1 practice within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bedale, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hipswell?
The nearest practice to Hipswell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (11.7 miles) and Springs Practice (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hipswell, North Yorkshire?
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 Hipswell, North Yorkshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.