Orthodontic practices near Lintz
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Lintz, 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 Lintz 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 Lintz
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.
Lintz 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 Lintz
Lintz 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Lintz 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 Lintz 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 Lintz
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Orthodontist in Lintz: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lintz keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across County Durham.
Lintz in context
ONS classifies Lintz as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lintz falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 19.5% of Lintz's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,725 residents in Lintz's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lintz attend schools such as Tanfield School (2.1 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lintz's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Lintz's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Lintz is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Lintz
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Leazes, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Lintz
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lintz. The nearest recorded are Smile in Durham, about 3 miles away; Consett Carpark, about 5 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can also compare treatment pages for Leazes, Pickering Nook, High Friarside, Mountsett, Bryan's Leap, and Clough Dene if you are weighing up more than one location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lintz
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lintz 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lintz
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lintz — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Lintz
Many people in Lintz 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Lintz runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lintz. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lintz
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lintz, County Durham within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Leazes, Pickering Nook, High Friarside, Mountsett, Bryan's Leap, and Clough Dene.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lintz
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lintz often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lintz?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lintz 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 Lintz?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Lintz, 22 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lintz?
The nearest practice to Lintz 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 Lintz, County Durham?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lintz, County Durham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.