Orthodontic practices near Hury
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hury; 3 practices within 20. The closest is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, 14.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 14.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 17.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 17.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 20.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 20.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 20.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 20.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 21.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is High Etherley, 14.6 miles east; the next are Bishop Auckland (17.1 miles north-east) and Darlington (20.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| High Etherley | 1 | 14.6 miles east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 20.6 miles east |
| Consett | 2 | 21.6 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 23.9 miles north-east |
| Durham | 4 | 24.0 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 Hury
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (5.0 from 28 reviews), 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 3.4 (54 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hury 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,192 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County Durham | 328th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 34 miles |
| 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 | West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 15 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 17 miles Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry, Darlington — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Hury
The nearest practice to Hury is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, 14.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (17.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 9 of the practices around Hury list clear aligners, the nearest 14.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hury are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, 14.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hury to West Auckland Dental Care is roughly 35 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 380 to 760 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £170 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 380 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hury
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Orthodontist in Hury: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Hury often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Hury and the wider County Durham area.
Continue your local research
Pages for Briscoe, Laithkirk, Bowbank, Thringarth, Hunderthwaite, and Lonton follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Hury
Hury is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Hury has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 2,192 residents in Hury's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Hury; the nearest is about 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Hury's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Hury close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hury is about 34 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Where Hury sits locally
Briscoe is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Hury.
Practice data for Hury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hury. The nearest recorded are West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 15 miles away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 17 miles away; and Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry in Darlington, about 21 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hury
The orthodontic landscape in Hury offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Hury
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 Hury practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hury
Many people in Hury delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hury
What's available in Hury depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Hury falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hury. Census data puts only 13.4% of Hury's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,192 residents in the neighbourhood around Hury, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County Durham. Hury has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Hury's Local Authority. Hury sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hury is about 34 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 Hury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hury
These local links are here for anyone comparing Hury, County Durham against nearby alternatives. If you're still deciding, related pages for Briscoe, Laithkirk, Bowbank, Thringarth, Hunderthwaite, and Lonton may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hury is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 14.6 miles to the east. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED (17.1 miles) and Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (17.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hury?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hury, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in High Etherley, 14.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hury?
The nearest practice to Hury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 14.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED (17.1 miles) and Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (17.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hury, 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 Hury, County Durham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.