Orthodontic practices near Knitsley
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Knitsley, 3 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Consett Carpark, 1.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett CarparkConsett | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 4.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 10.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 10.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 10.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 11.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Knitsley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Consett, 1.5 miles north; the next are Annfield Plain (4.2 miles north-east) and Newburn (10.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 2 | 1.5 miles north |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 10.2 miles north |
| Durham | 4 | 10.4 miles east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 12.1 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 Knitsley
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), 11.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 14.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knitsley 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,643 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 26 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Consett Academy — 1.9 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 3.3 miles Tanfield School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,493 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 | Consett Carpark, Consett — 2 miles Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 4 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 50 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Front Street Dental Practice — 1 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 Knitsley
The nearest practice to Knitsley is Consett Carpark, 1.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ryton Dental (10.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Knitsley list clear aligners, the nearest 10.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Knitsley are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knitsley
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Orthodontist in Knitsley: This page was put together for people in Knitsley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Knitsley itself or elsewhere in County Durham.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Templetown, Delves, Consett, Crookhall, Black Hill, and East Butsfield if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Knitsley
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Knitsley sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Knitsley, 6.5% of the 1,643 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Knitsley has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Knitsley are Consett Academy (1.9 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Knitsley's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Knitsley close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Knitsley is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Knitsley sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Templetown, around 1 km to the north.
Useful local orthodontic context for Knitsley
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knitsley itself. The nearest recorded are Consett Carpark, about 2 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 4 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 10 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Knitsley
Many people in Knitsley delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Knitsley
Treatment in Knitsley runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Knitsley
Patients in Knitsley have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Knitsley — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Knitsley itself; the nearest dentist, Front Street Dental Practice, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Knitsley's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.1% of Knitsley's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Knitsley, 6.5% of the 1,643 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. Knitsley has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Knitsley are Consett Academy (1.9 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Knitsley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Knitsley sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Knitsley is about 13 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Knitsley itself. The closest on record are Consett Carpark, about 2 miles away; Smile in Durham, about 4 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Knitsley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Knitsley
This part of the page places Knitsley, County Durham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Templetown, Delves, Consett, Crookhall, Black Hill, and East Butsfield may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knitsley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knitsley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knitsley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knitsley is Consett Carpark, about 1.5 miles to the north. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (1.5 miles) and Smile in Durham (4.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knitsley?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Knitsley, 3 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knitsley?
The nearest practice to Knitsley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 1.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (10.2 miles) and FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knitsley, County Durham?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Knitsley, County Durham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.