Orthodontic practices near Lintzford
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Lintzford, 21 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 4.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 4.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 4.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 6.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 6.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 7.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lintzford with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 4.0 miles south; the next are Newburn (4.4 miles north) and Consett (4.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 4.0 miles south |
| Newburn | 1 | 4.4 miles north |
| Consett | 2 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 7.0 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 Lintzford
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), 7.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 13.4 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lintzford 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 | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 209th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| 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 — 3.4 miles Whickham School — 4.0 miles St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon — 4.0 miles |
| 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 — 4 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 4 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — 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 Lintzford
The nearest practice to Lintzford is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ryton Dental (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Lintzford list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lintzford are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ryton Dental in Newburn, 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 Lintzford
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Orthodontist in Lintzford: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Lintzford understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Lintzford with the wider County Durham area.
The local picture in Lintzford
Lintzford — smaller 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 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,595 residents in Lintzford's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Lintzford has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lintzford attend schools such as Tanfield School (3.4 miles) and Whickham School (4.0 miles). Lintzford's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Lintzford's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lintzford is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Victoria Garesfield, Lintz Green, High Friarside, Hooker Gate, High Spen, and Leazes.
Lintzford at a glance
Just around 1 km north, Victoria Garesfield is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Lintzford
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lintzford. The nearest recorded are Smile in Durham, about 4 miles away; Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 4 miles away; and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lintzford
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lintzford can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lintzford
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Lintzford — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Lintzford — smaller 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. Lintzford's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,595 residents in the neighbourhood around Lintzford, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Lintzford has more choice than 56% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Lintzford are served by secondary schools including Tanfield School (3.4 miles) and Whickham School (4.0 miles). Lintzford's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Lintzford among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lintzford is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Lintzford Explained
Patients in Lintzford have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lintzford
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lintzford — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lintzford. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lintzford
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lintzford, County Durham with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Victoria Garesfield, Lintz Green, High Friarside, Hooker Gate, High Spen, and Leazes.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lintzford
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lintzford often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lintzford?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lintzford is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 4.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Ryton Dental (4.4 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lintzford?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Lintzford, 21 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lintzford?
The nearest practice to Lintzford that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 4.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (4.7 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lintzford, County Durham?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lintzford, County Durham?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.