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Orthodontic practices near Leeming Bar

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Leeming Bar, 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 1.8 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale1.8 miles south-west✓✓✓4.4 (9 reviews)
Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington14.5 miles north–––4.5 (33 reviews)
Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George14.6 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (610 reviews)
Springs PracticeDarlington14.8 miles north✓––4.5 (46 reviews)
Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington14.9 miles north–––4.3 (9 reviews)
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington14.9 miles north✓–––
Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington15.0 miles north––✓4.9 (246 reviews)
Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm16.0 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (29 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Leeming Bar with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bedale, 1.8 miles south-west; the next are Darlington (14.5 miles north) and Middleton St George (14.6 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Bedale11.8 miles south-west
Darlington614.5 miles north
Middleton St George114.6 miles north
Yarm216.0 miles north-east
Thornaby-on-Tees117.4 miles north-east
Stockton-on-Tees319.2 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 Leeming Bar

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Orthodontics - Stockton in Yarm (5.0 from 29 reviews), 16.0 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm5.0 (29 reviews)16.0 miles north-east
Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George4.9 (610 reviews)14.6 miles north
Leven Vale Dental - Invisalign & Implant DentistryThornaby-on-Tees4.9 (363 reviews)17.4 miles north-east
Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington4.9 (246 reviews)15.0 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Leeming Bar at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorth Yorkshire
NHS dental servicesNHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Residents under 1613.8% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,053 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre74 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within North Yorkshire64th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.8 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.3% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire
Nearest university dental hospitalLeeds Dental Institute, Leeds — 35 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsBedale High School — 2.2 miles
Northallerton School & Sixth Form College — 5.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles1 school, about 555 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay25.7% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesWindmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 2 miles
Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 14 miles
Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 15 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 12 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 Leeming Bar

Leeming Bar is 1.8 miles from Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Leeming Bar list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Leeming Bar are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds, about 35 miles away.

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Leeming Bar at a glance

Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to Leeming, the closest linked location.

What official data says about Leeming Bar

Leeming Bar is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Leeming Bar's under-16 share, 13.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,053 residents in Leeming Bar's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Leeming Bar attend schools such as Bedale High School (2.2 miles) and Northallerton School & Sixth Form College (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Leeming Bar's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Leeming Bar falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leeming Bar is about 35 miles from Leeds Dental Institute in Leeds.

Useful local orthodontic context for Leeming Bar

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Leeming Bar itself. The nearest recorded are Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 2 miles away; Darlington Dental Clinic, about 14 miles away; and Middleton St George Dental Care, about 15 miles away.

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The Orthodontic Journey in Leeming Bar

Orthodontic treatment in Leeming Bar is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.

From First Photo to Finished Smile in Leeming Bar

Every case in Leeming Bar follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leeming Bar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Leeming Bar

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leeming Bar often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leeming Bar?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leeming Bar is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Darlington Dental Clinic (14.5 miles) and Middleton St George Dental Care (14.6 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Leeming Bar?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Leeming Bar, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leeming Bar?

The nearest practice to Leeming Bar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 1.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Middleton St George Dental Care (14.6 miles) and Springs Practice (14.8 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire?

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 Leeming Bar, North Yorkshire?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleLeeming Bar, North Yorkshire Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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