Costs in No Place at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 3.1 miles; 25 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 4.9 miles; 6 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 3 within 5 miles, 30 within 10, 56 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 of 1,793 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within County Durham | 152nd closest to a practice of 354 places in the county; the county median is 3.5 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near No Place that list payment plans
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of No Place, 30 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.1 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, 4.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 4.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 6.5 miles north | – | ✓ | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 6.6 miles east | – | ✓ | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 7.0 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to No Place with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Annfield Plain, 3.1 miles west; the next are Lamesley (4.9 miles north-east) and Felling (6.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 6.5 miles north |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 6.6 miles east |
| Consett | 2 | 7.0 miles west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 7.0 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of No Place
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), 4.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 7.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from No Place, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to Smile in Durham, the nearest practice on our register (3.1 miles away, about 4 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £1,535 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £2,035 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £35 to £75 | £4,035 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £1,520 to £5,535 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £20 to £35 | £2,520 to £5,535 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near No Place
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley (4.9 miles) | Neo Orthodontics (7.4 miles); Ryton Dental (8.1 miles) | 6 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley (4.9 miles) | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.9 miles); Neo Orthodontics (7.4 miles) | 6 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley (4.9 miles) | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (7 miles); NEO ORTHODONTICS (7 miles) | 14 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain (3.1 miles) | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (4.9 miles); Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.9 miles) | 25 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley (4.9 miles) | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.9 miles); Durham Smile Clinic (7.2 miles) | 11 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley (4.9 miles) | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.9 miles); Durham Smile Clinic (7.2 miles) | 11 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
The cost of straightening teeth in No Place runs from free NHS treatment for eligible under-18s to over £7,000 for complex private cases. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. Payment plans can make private treatment accessible even on a tighter budget.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in No Place
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in No Place offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
What Affects Orthodontic Costs?
Treatment type is the biggest driver. Metal is cheapest, ceramic more, aligners and lingual more again — each appliance has different manufacture, fitting and adjustment costs.
Case complexity moves the price within any treatment type. A mild spacing case needs fewer appointments and less clinical time than a complex overbite correction with extractions.
Number of arches should be clarified in every quote, since one-arch and two-arch treatment are priced very differently.
Retainers close out treatment but aren't always in the headline fee — ask whether they're included or charged on top.
Refinements are the additional aligners often needed after the first series; confirm they're covered rather than charged per set.
Practice location and overheads explain part of the spread: overheads differ practice to practice in No Place, and shopping around is standard for private treatment.
Cost Context for No Place
Private full fixed brace treatment in No Place typically costs between £1,500 and £5,500, depending on case complexity. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
There's no orthodontist on record in No Place itself; the nearest dentist, {my}dentist, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. No Place is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.4% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around No Place, 6.7% of the 1,793 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), No Place has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near No Place attend schools such as North Durham Academy (1.2 miles) and Tanfield School (1.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in No Place's Local Authority area, per DfE data. No Place's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, No Place is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. See local practice availability in No Place → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Budget aligner options in No Place
Lower-cost clear aligners in No Place are the right call for some cases and the wrong one for others. Understanding what a lower price actually buys is essential before committing. Below, we break down what drives the low end of the market and how to compare it safely.
Risks of Very Low-Cost Aligner Treatment
The greatest risk in very low-cost aligner treatment is mismatched case selection — where a treatment system designed for mild cases is applied to a more complex one. Signs that an aligner package may be cutting corners: no clinical X-rays requested before treatment, no in-person assessment at any stage, no mention of refinements or a very low refinement cap, retainers not included, and no clear escalation path if treatment isn't progressing as planned.
Aligner pricing in No Place explained
There is no single price for clear aligners in No Place — it depends on several factors. Case complexity, number of trays, refinements and aftercare all move the total. The most common mistake is treating headline cost as a like-for-like comparison.
What Drives Aligner Pricing in No Place
Case complexity is the single biggest driver. A mild case of 14–20 trays costs far less than a full-arch case needing 40+ trays and an extended refinement phase. Complexity is judged at examination, but a remote assessment gives an early indication.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in No Place
Where is the nearest orthodontist to No Place?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to No Place is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (4.9 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near No Place?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of No Place, 30 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near No Place offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to No Place that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 4.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.9 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (7.4 miles).
Is there a dentist near No Place?
There's no orthodontist based in No Place, though {my}dentist (about 2 miles away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
What towns are near No Place?
Nearby towns include Craghead, Grange Villa, East Stanley.
Is No Place well served by schools?
No Place's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data).
How deprived is No Place compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, No Place is close to the England average for deprivation. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much do braces cost in No Place?
Metal fixed braces privately in No Place run roughly £1,500-£3,500, ceramic £2,000-£4,500, with NHS braces free for eligible under-18s. Lingual and Invisalign cost more — see the comparison above.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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