Orthodontic practices near Neville's Cross ED
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Neville's Cross ED, 10 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Durham Smile Clinic, 0.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 0.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 0.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 0.9 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 8.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Neville's Cross ED with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 0.4 miles north-east; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (6.2 miles north-east) and Bishop Auckland (8.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 0.4 miles north-east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 6.2 miles north-east |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 10.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Neville's Cross ED
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), 11.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 11.2 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 8.0 miles south-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 11.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Neville's Cross ED 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,611 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 26% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,394 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% 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 | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 0.7 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 1.0 miles Framwellgate School Durham — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,456 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 | Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — under a mile Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 6 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 77 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 Neville's Cross ED
Neville's Cross ED has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Durham Smile Clinic is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Neville's Cross ED list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Neville's Cross ED are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Durham Smile Clinic, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Neville's Cross ED
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Orthodontist in Neville's Cross ED: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Neville's Cross ED often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Neville's Cross ED itself or elsewhere in County Durham.
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Local orthodontic signals in Neville's Cross ED
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Neville's Cross ED itself. The nearest recorded are Durham Smile Clinic, under a mile away; Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 6 miles away; and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Neville's Cross ED
Officially, Neville's Cross ED is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Neville's Cross ED's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,611 residents in Neville's Cross ED's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Neville's Cross ED 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. Families in Neville's Cross ED are served by secondary schools including Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.7 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Neville's Cross ED's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Neville's Cross ED's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Neville's Cross ED is about 15 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Neville's Cross ED
Many people in Neville's Cross ED delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Neville's Cross ED
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Neville's Cross ED. ONS classifies Neville's Cross ED as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Neville's Cross ED falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Neville's Cross ED's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,611 residents in the neighbourhood around Neville's Cross ED, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Neville's Cross ED has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Neville's Cross ED are served by secondary schools including Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.7 miles) and St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (1.0 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Neville's Cross ED's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Neville's Cross ED sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Neville's Cross ED is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Neville's Cross ED
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Neville's Cross ED has the full spectrum of options. 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 Neville's Cross ED
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 Neville's Cross ED. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Neville's Cross ED
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Neville's Cross ED often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Neville's Cross ED?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Neville's Cross ED is Durham Smile Clinic, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (0.4 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (0.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Neville's Cross ED?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Neville's Cross ED, 10 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Neville's Cross ED?
The nearest practice to Neville's Cross ED that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Durham Smile Clinic, about 0.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (0.4 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (0.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Neville's Cross ED, 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 Neville's Cross ED, County Durham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.