Orthodontic practices near Kip Hill
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Kip Hill, 28 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 5.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 6.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 6.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kip Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 2.4 miles south-west; the next are Lamesley (5.1 miles north-east) and Consett (6.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Consett | 2 | 6.0 miles west |
| Felling | 1 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 6.8 miles north |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 6.8 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 Kip Hill
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), 5.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 10.0 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kip Hill 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,793 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 332 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within County Durham | 110th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Durham Academy — 0.6 miles Tanfield School — 0.7 miles Whickham School — 4.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,674 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 — 2 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 5 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — under a mile |
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 Kip Hill
The nearest practice to Kip Hill is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Kip Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Kip Hill are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 5.1 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 Kip Hill
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Orthodontist in Kip Hill: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Kip Hill, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Kip Hill or another part of County Durham.
About Kip Hill
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to East Stanley, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for East Stanley, Shield Row, Stanley, Coppy, Tanfield, and The Middles.
Practice signals around Kip Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kip Hill itself. The closest on record are Smile in Durham, about 2 miles away; Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 5 miles away; and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Kip Hill
Officially, Kip Hill is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kip Hill falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 14.4% of Kip Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kip Hill, 6.7% of the 1,793 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. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Kip Hill are North Durham Academy (0.6 miles) and Tanfield School (0.7 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Kip Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Kip Hill sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kip Hill is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Kip Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kip Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Kip Hill runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kip Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kip Hill has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kip Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kip Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kip Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kip Hill
These links help widen your research beyond Kip Hill, County Durham if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to East Stanley, Shield Row, Stanley, Coppy, Tanfield, and The Middles for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kip Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kip Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kip Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kip Hill is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (5.1 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kip Hill?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Kip Hill, 28 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kip Hill?
The nearest practice to Kip Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 5.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (6.0 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kip Hill, 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 Kip Hill, County Durham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.