Orthodontic practices near Quaking Houses
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Quaking Houses, 19 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 1.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 1.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 5.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 7.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Quaking Houses with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 1.4 miles west; the next are Consett (5.3 miles west) and Durham (6.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 1.4 miles west |
| Consett | 2 | 5.3 miles west |
| Durham | 4 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 8.0 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 8.4 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 Quaking Houses
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), 7.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Quaking Houses 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 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,677 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 | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 359 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| 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 — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Durham Academy — 1.5 miles Tanfield School — 1.9 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,914 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 — 1 miles Consett Carpark, Consett — 5 miles Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 55 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 Quaking Houses
Quaking Houses is 1.4 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Quaking Houses list clear aligners, the nearest 6.9 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 Quaking Houses 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, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Quaking Houses
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Orthodontist in Quaking Houses: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Quaking Houses? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of County Durham.
Facts about Quaking Houses
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to South Moor, the closest linked location.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as South Moor, Shield Row, Stanley, Burnhope, New Kyo, and The Middles may also help.
Quaking Houses in context
Quaking Houses'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. 17.5% of Quaking Houses's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,677 residents in Quaking Houses's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Quaking Houses attend schools such as North Durham Academy (1.5 miles) and Tanfield School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Quaking Houses's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Quaking Houses falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Quaking Houses is about 10 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Local treatment availability around Quaking Houses
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Quaking Houses. The nearest recorded are Smile in Durham, about a mile away; Consett Carpark, about 5 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 7 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Quaking Houses
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Quaking Houses can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Quaking Houses — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Quaking Houses vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Quaking Houses is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Quaking Houses falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,677 residents in Quaking Houses's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Quaking Houses attend schools such as North Durham Academy (1.5 miles) and Tanfield School (1.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across Quaking Houses's Local Authority. Quaking Houses falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Quaking Houses is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Quaking Houses itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile in Durham, about a mile away; Consett Carpark, about 5 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Quaking Houses
Starting orthodontic treatment in Quaking Houses can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Quaking Houses
Treatment in Quaking Houses runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Quaking Houses. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Quaking Houses
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Quaking Houses, County Durham within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including South Moor, Shield Row, Stanley, Burnhope, New Kyo, and The Middles.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Quaking Houses
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Quaking Houses often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Quaking Houses?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Quaking Houses is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 1.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Consett Carpark (5.3 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Quaking Houses?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Quaking Houses, 19 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Quaking Houses?
The nearest practice to Quaking Houses that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 5.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Durham Smile Clinic (6.9 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Quaking Houses, County Durham?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Quaking Houses, County Durham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.