Orthodontic practices near Lintz Green
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Lintz Green, 21 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 6.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 6.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 7.4 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 Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 3.2 miles south; the next are Consett (4.4 miles south-west) and Newburn (5.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.2 miles south |
| Consett | 2 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Newburn | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.8 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 7.4 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 Green
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), 6.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lintz Green 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,595 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 | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 246 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% 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 | 160th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% 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 — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 2.6 miles North Durham Academy — 3.4 miles Consett Academy — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 739 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 — 4 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 57 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 Lintz Green
Lintz Green is 3.2 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ryton Dental (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Lintz Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Green 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, 4.4 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 Lintz Green
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Orthodontist in Lintz Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lintz Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Lintz Green itself or elsewhere in County Durham.
Facts about Lintz Green
The nearest other location we cover is High Friarside, under 1 km to the east.
Compare nearby areas
Related pages for High Friarside, Lintzford, Leazes, Lintz, Pickering Nook, and Dipton are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Lintz Green in context
ONS classifies Lintz Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.2% of Lintz Green's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,595 residents in the neighbourhood around Lintz Green, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Lintz Green has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Lintz Green attend schools such as Tanfield School (2.6 miles) and North Durham Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Lintz Green's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lintz Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lintz Green is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Local provider signals in Lintz Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lintz Green itself. The nearest recorded are Smile in Durham, about 3 miles away; Consett Carpark, about 4 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lintz Green
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lintz Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lintz Green
Orthodontic practices in and around Lintz Green vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Lintz Green sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Lintz Green's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,595 residents in Lintz Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Lintz Green 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. Secondary-age pupils near Lintz Green attend schools such as Tanfield School (2.6 miles) and North Durham Academy (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Lintz Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Lintz Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lintz Green is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Lintz Green
Patients in Lintz Green have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lintz Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lintz Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lintz Green
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lintz Green, County Durham within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include High Friarside, Lintzford, Leazes, Lintz, Pickering Nook, and Dipton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lintz Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lintz Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lintz Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lintz Green is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Consett Carpark (4.4 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lintz Green?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Lintz Green, 21 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lintz Green?
The nearest practice to Lintz Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 4.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (5.0 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lintz Green, 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 Lintz Green, County Durham?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.