Orthodontic practices near Kimblesworth
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Kimblesworth, 16 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Durham Smile Clinic, 3.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 5.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kimblesworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 3.1 miles south; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (4.3 miles north-east) and Annfield Plain (5.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 3.1 miles south |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 4.3 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 7.7 miles north |
| Sunderland | 5 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 9.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kimblesworth
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), 7.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kimblesworth 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,848 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 282 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% 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 | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Framwellgate School Durham — 1.7 miles Hermitage Academy — 2.1 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,676 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 | Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — 3 miles Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 4 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Alpha Dental Studio — 2 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 Kimblesworth
The nearest practice to Kimblesworth is Durham Smile Clinic, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Kimblesworth list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kimblesworth are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Durham Smile Clinic, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kimblesworth
County Durham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Kimblesworth
Orthodontist in Kimblesworth: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Kimblesworth keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham.
Local context for Kimblesworth
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Nettlesworth, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Kimblesworth
Kimblesworth is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kimblesworth falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.5% of Kimblesworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 1,848 residents in Kimblesworth's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Kimblesworth has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Kimblesworth are Framwellgate School Durham (1.7 miles) and Hermitage Academy (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Kimblesworth's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Kimblesworth's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kimblesworth is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Kimblesworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kimblesworth itself. The nearest recorded are Durham Smile Clinic, about 3 miles away; Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; and Smile in Durham, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Nettlesworth, Tan Hills, Plawsworth, Sacriston, Chester Moor, and Framwellgate Moor.
All Orthodontic Options in Kimblesworth Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Kimblesworth offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Kimblesworth — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Kimblesworth directly, though Alpha Dental Studio (about 2 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Kimblesworth is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kimblesworth. Census figures show 16.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kimblesworth, 6.2% of the 1,848 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kimblesworth is better served than 60% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Kimblesworth attend schools such as Framwellgate School Durham (1.7 miles) and Hermitage Academy (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Kimblesworth's Local Authority. Kimblesworth falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kimblesworth is about 11 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is no orthodontist on our records in Kimblesworth itself. The nearest recorded are Durham Smile Clinic, about 3 miles away; Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; and Smile in Durham, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Kimblesworth
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Areas We Cover Around Kimblesworth
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kimblesworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kimblesworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kimblesworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kimblesworth is Durham Smile Clinic, about 3.1 miles to the south. The next closest are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (3.1 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kimblesworth?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Kimblesworth, 16 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kimblesworth?
The nearest practice to Kimblesworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Durham Smile Clinic, about 3.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (3.1 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kimblesworth, County Durham?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kimblesworth, County Durham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.