Orthodontic practices near Lucy Cross
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Lucy Cross, 8 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Darlington Dental Clinic, 4.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 4.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 4.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 4.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 5.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 8.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 9.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lucy Cross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 4.6 miles east; the next are Middleton St George (8.2 miles east) and High Etherley (9.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 4.6 miles east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 8.2 miles east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 9.3 miles north |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 11.4 miles north |
| Yarm | 2 | 12.6 miles east |
| Bedale | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lucy Cross
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Aura Dental Clinic in Stockton-on-Tees (5.0 from 1,138 reviews), 16.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 16.5 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 11.4 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lucy Cross at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,406 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 42 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 223rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hummersknott Academy — 3.4 miles Carmel College — 3.8 miles Wyvern Academy — 3.9 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 5 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 8 miles West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 31 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 Lucy Cross
Lucy Cross is 4.6 miles from Darlington Dental Clinic, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (11.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Lucy Cross list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Lucy Cross are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED in Darlington, 4.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lucy Cross
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Orthodontist in Lucy Cross: Before booking anything in Lucy Cross, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in North Yorkshire.
A quick look at Lucy Cross
Manfield is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Lucy Cross.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Manfield, Piercebridge, Barton, High Coniscliffe, Melsonby, and Carlbury may also help.
Lucy Cross in context
Lucy Cross 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. Lucy Cross has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5% of the 1,406 residents in Lucy Cross's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Lucy Cross has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 25.7% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Lucy Cross attend schools such as Hummersknott Academy (3.4 miles) and Carmel College (3.8 miles). Lucy Cross's Local Authority area covers 377 schools and 86,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Lucy Cross falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Lucy Cross is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 33 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Lucy Cross
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lucy Cross. The closest on record are Darlington Dental Clinic, about 5 miles away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 8 miles away; and West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lucy Cross
Patients in Lucy Cross have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lucy Cross
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lucy Cross — 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 Lucy Cross
Starting orthodontic treatment in Lucy Cross can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Lucy Cross
Treatment in Lucy Cross 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 Lucy Cross. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lucy Cross
This part of the page places Lucy Cross, North Yorkshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Manfield, Piercebridge, Barton, High Coniscliffe, Melsonby, and Carlbury.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lucy Cross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lucy Cross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lucy Cross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lucy Cross is Darlington Dental Clinic, about 4.6 miles to the east. The next closest are Duke Street Dental Practice (4.7 miles) and Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lucy Cross?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Lucy Cross, 8 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lucy Cross?
The nearest practice to Lucy Cross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED in Darlington, about 4.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Springs Practice (5.6 miles) and Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lucy Cross, North Yorkshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lucy Cross, North Yorkshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.