Orthodontic practices near Houghall
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Houghall, 11 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 1.0 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 6.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 7.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Houghall with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 1.0 miles north; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (6.2 miles north-east) and Bishop Auckland (7.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 1.0 miles north |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 9.9 miles east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 10.7 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Houghall
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), 11.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 11.9 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Houghall 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 1.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 6,468 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 86.6% aged 16 to 24 and 5.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 49.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,138 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 0.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 1.7 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 1.8 miles Belmont Community School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,051 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 | Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham — 1 miles Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 6 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 77 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 Houghall
The nearest practice to Houghall is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (7.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Houghall 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 Houghall are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Durham Smile Clinic, 1.2 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 Houghall
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Orthodontist in Houghall: This page was put together for people in Houghall who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Shincliffe, Durham, Gilesgate, Lowe's Barn, Merryoaks, and Neville's Cross ED follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local snapshot of Houghall
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Shincliffe, the closest linked location.
Houghall in context
ONS classifies Houghall as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Houghall falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 1.3% of Houghall's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Houghall, 0.8% of the 6,468 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Houghall has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Houghall attend schools such as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.7 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Houghall's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Houghall falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Houghall is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Houghall
There is no orthodontist on our records in Houghall itself. The nearest we do hold are Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about a mile away; Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 6 miles away; and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 8 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Houghall Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Houghall
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The Orthodontic Journey in Houghall
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Houghall
Practices serving Houghall differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Houghall is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Houghall's under-16 share, 1.3%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.8% of the 6,468 residents in Houghall's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Houghall has more choice than 56% 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 Houghall attend schools such as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1.7 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.8 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Houghall's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Houghall's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Houghall is about 16 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Houghall. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Houghall
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Houghall, County Durham alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Shincliffe, Durham, Gilesgate, Lowe's Barn, Merryoaks, and Neville's Cross ED.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Houghall
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Houghall often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Houghall?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Houghall is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (1.2 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Houghall?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Houghall, 11 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Houghall?
The nearest practice to Houghall that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Durham Smile Clinic, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (1.2 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (1.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Houghall, 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 Houghall, County Durham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.