Orthodontic practices near Meadowfield
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Meadowfield, 10 practices within 10 and 76 practices within 20. The closest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 2.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 2.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 6.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 8.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 8.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meadowfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 2.2 miles north-east; the next are Bishop Auckland (6.3 miles south) and Houghton-Le-Spring (8.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 2.2 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 6.3 miles south |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 8.6 miles north-west |
| High Etherley | 1 | 9.1 miles south-west |
| Consett | 2 | 11.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meadowfield
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), 12.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 12.6 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meadowfield 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,796 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 45.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 435 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.3% 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 | 95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 2.3 miles Durham Academy — 2.3 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,365 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 | FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham — 2 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 6 miles Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 76 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 Meadowfield
The nearest practice to Meadowfield is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 76.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (6.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Meadowfield list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meadowfield are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, 2.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meadowfield
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Orthodontist in Meadowfield: Before booking anything in Meadowfield, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Meadowfield and the wider County Durham area.
The local picture in Meadowfield
Officially, Meadowfield is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Meadowfield falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22% of Meadowfield's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,796 residents in Meadowfield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Meadowfield has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% 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 Meadowfield attend schools such as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (2.3 miles) and Durham Academy (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Meadowfield's Local Authority. Meadowfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Meadowfield is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Meadowfield
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Meadowfield. The nearest recorded are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 2 miles away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 6 miles away; and Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 8 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Brandon, Browney, Littleburn, Langley Moor, Broompark, and Alum Waters.
Local context for Meadowfield
Just under 1 km north, Brandon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Meadowfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Meadowfield helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Meadowfield
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Meadowfield
Provision in Meadowfield varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Meadowfield is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Meadowfield falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With 22% of residents under 16, Meadowfield has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Meadowfield, 7.4% of the 1,796 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Meadowfield has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Meadowfield attend schools such as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (2.3 miles) and Durham Academy (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Meadowfield's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Meadowfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Meadowfield is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Meadowfield
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meadowfield has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Meadowfield — Local Context
Provision in Meadowfield varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Meadowfield falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Meadowfield falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 22% of Meadowfield's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,796 residents in Meadowfield's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Meadowfield has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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 Meadowfield attend schools such as Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (2.3 miles) and Durham Academy (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Meadowfield's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Meadowfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Meadowfield is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Meadowfield. The closest on record are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 2 miles away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 6 miles away; and Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meadowfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meadowfield
This section helps connect Meadowfield, County Durham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Brandon, Browney, Littleburn, Langley Moor, Broompark, and Alum Waters for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meadowfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meadowfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meadowfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meadowfield is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Durham Smile Clinic (2.3 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meadowfield?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Meadowfield, 10 practices within 10 miles and 76 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meadowfield?
The nearest practice to Meadowfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham, about 2.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (2.3 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meadowfield, County Durham?
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 Meadowfield, County Durham?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.