Orthodontic practices near Oak Street
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Oak Street, 13 practices within 10 and 45 practices within 20. The closest is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 1.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 1.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 3.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 8.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 9.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oak Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishop Auckland, 1.4 miles north-west; the next are High Etherley (3.1 miles south-west) and Darlington (8.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| High Etherley | 1 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Darlington | 6 | 8.2 miles south-east |
| Durham | 4 | 9.0 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 11.9 miles south-east |
| Wolviston | 1 | 13.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Oak Street
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), 14.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 14.9 miles east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oak Street 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,580 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 574 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.1% 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 | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland — 1.1 miles Bishop Barrington Academy — 1.6 miles St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,330 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 | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 1 miles West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 3 miles Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice, Darlington — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 45 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 Oak Street
The nearest practice to Oak Street is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 45.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Oak Street list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Oak Street are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oak Street
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Orthodontist in Oak Street: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Oak Street. It is relevant to searches focused on both Oak Street and the wider County Durham area.
Where Oak Street sits locally
Coronation is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Oak Street.
Local treatment availability around Oak Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oak Street itself. The nearest recorded are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about a mile away; West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 3 miles away; and Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Oak Street
By ONS classification, Oak Street falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Oak Street falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Oak Street's under-16 share sits at 21.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,580 residents in the neighbourhood around Oak Street, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Oak Street is better served 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. Families in Oak Street are served by secondary schools including King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (1.1 miles) and Bishop Barrington Academy (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Oak Street's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Oak Street among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oak Street is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Coronation, Coundon Grange, Elm Terrace, Close House, Coundongate, and South Church.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Oak Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Oak Street has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Oak Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Oak Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Oak Street helps you ask the right questions. 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 Oak Street
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Oak Street. Oak Street's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oak Street, 7.2% of the 1,580 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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), Oak Street has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Oak Street are King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (1.1 miles) and Bishop Barrington Academy (1.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Oak Street's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Oak Street falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Oak Street is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 23 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 Oak Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oak Street
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Oak Street, County Durham within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Coronation, Coundon Grange, Elm Terrace, Close House, Coundongate, and South Church can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oak Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oak Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oak Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oak Street is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (1.4 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oak Street?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Oak Street, 13 practices within 10 miles and 45 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oak Street?
The nearest practice to Oak Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 1.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (1.4 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oak Street, 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 Oak Street, County Durham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.