Orthodontic practices near Leazes
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Leazes, 22 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 5.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 6.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 6.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 6.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leazes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 3.0 miles south; the next are Consett (5.0 miles south-west) and Newburn (5.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.0 miles south |
| Consett | 2 | 5.0 miles south-west |
| Newburn | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 6.1 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.1 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 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 Leazes
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), 6.1 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.1 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| 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.
Leazes 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,725 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,862 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within County Durham | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 2.1 miles North Durham Academy — 2.8 miles Whickham School — 3.6 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 — 3 miles Consett Carpark, Consett — 5 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 3 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 Leazes
Leazes is 3 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ryton Dental (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Leazes 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 Leazes 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, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Leazes
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Orthodontist in Leazes: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Leazes, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across County Durham, not just Leazes.
Leazes in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Lintz, under 1 km to the north.
Local treatment availability around Leazes
There is no orthodontist on our records in Leazes itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile in Durham, about 3 miles away; Consett Carpark, about 5 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away.
Area profile for Leazes
Leazes — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Leazes, 7.9% of the 1,725 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Leazes are served by secondary schools including Tanfield School (2.1 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Leazes's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Leazes sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leazes is about 7 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Lintz, Pickering Nook, High Friarside, Mountsett, Bryan's Leap, and Clough Dene may also help.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Leazes
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Leazes can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Leazes
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Leazes — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Leazes
Many people in Leazes 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Leazes
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Leazes
There's no orthodontist on record in Leazes itself; the nearest dentist, {my}dentist, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Leazes sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 19.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,725 residents in Leazes's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Leazes are Tanfield School (2.1 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Leazes's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Leazes is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leazes is about 7 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 Leazes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Leazes
This part of the page places Leazes, County Durham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Lintz, Pickering Nook, High Friarside, Mountsett, Bryan's Leap, and Clough Dene may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leazes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leazes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leazes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leazes is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Consett Carpark (5.0 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leazes?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Leazes, 22 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leazes?
The nearest practice to Leazes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 5.0 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (5.1 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leazes, County Durham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Leazes, County Durham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.