Orthodontic practices near Mountsett
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Mountsett, 24 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 2.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 2.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 4.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 4.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 6.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 6.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 7.2 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 Mountsett with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 2.3 miles south; the next are Consett (4.5 miles south-west) and Newburn (5.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 2.3 miles south |
| Consett | 2 | 4.5 miles south-west |
| Newburn | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 7.2 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 Mountsett
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), 6.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 12.1 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.8 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.
Mountsett 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,849 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,871 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.2% 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 | 104th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% 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 — 1.6 miles North Durham Academy — 2.4 miles Whickham School — 4.1 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 — 2 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — 4 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 2 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 Mountsett
Mountsett is 2.3 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Mountsett list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Mountsett 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, 4.5 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 Mountsett
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Mountsett, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham.
Mountsett in context
Officially, Mountsett is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mountsett falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.6% of Mountsett'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% of the 1,849 residents in Mountsett's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Mountsett has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% 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 Mountsett attend schools such as Tanfield School (1.6 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Mountsett's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Mountsett close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Mountsett is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What local practice data suggests in Mountsett
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Mountsett. The nearest we do hold are Smile in Durham, about 2 miles away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 4 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Mountsett
The nearest other location we cover is Clough Dene, under 1 km to the east.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Clough Dene, Hobson, Leazes, Lintz, Pickering Nook, and Tantobie can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
All Orthodontic Options in Mountsett Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Mountsett can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Mountsett
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Mountsett
Many people in Mountsett delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Mountsett
There's no orthodontist on record in Mountsett itself; the nearest dentist, {my}dentist, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Mountsett as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mountsett falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Mountsett's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Mountsett, 7% of the 1,849 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Mountsett has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% 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 Mountsett attend schools such as Tanfield School (1.6 miles) and North Durham Academy (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Mountsett's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Mountsett close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Mountsett is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Mountsett. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mountsett
This section helps connect Mountsett, County Durham to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Clough Dene, Hobson, Leazes, Lintz, Pickering Nook, and Tantobie.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Mountsett
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mountsett often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mountsett?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mountsett is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 2.3 miles to the south. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (4.5 miles) and Consett Carpark (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mountsett?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Mountsett, 24 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mountsett?
The nearest practice to Mountsett that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 4.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (5.8 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mountsett, County Durham?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Mountsett, 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.