Orthodontic practices near Sherburn
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Sherburn, 13 practices within 10 and 79 practices within 20. The closest is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 3.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Wentworth House Dental PracticeHawthorn | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 7.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sherburn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Durham, 2.8 miles west; the next are Houghton-Le-Spring (3.3 miles north-east) and Hawthorn (6.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Durham | 4 | 2.8 miles west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 6.9 miles east |
| Sunderland | 5 | 8.8 miles north |
| East Boldon | 1 | 10.3 miles north |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 10.6 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 Sherburn
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) | 7.0 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sherburn 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 3,140 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,629 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,482 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 131st closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Belmont Community School — 1.0 miles Hetton Academy — 3.1 miles St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 887 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 | Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham — 3 miles Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 3 miles Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 79 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 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 Sherburn
Sherburn is 2.8 miles from Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 79.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (10.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Sherburn list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sherburn are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, 3.2 miles 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 Sherburn
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Orthodontist in Sherburn: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Sherburn? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across County Durham and the surrounding area. Sherburn — a small town with a population of around 3,140 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Sherburn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sherburn itself. The nearest we do hold are Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 3 miles away; Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3 miles away; and Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 7 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as High Pittington, Low Pittington, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn House, Pittington, and Littletown.
About Sherburn
Sherburn is home to around 3,140 people, classing it as a small town within County Durham. Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to High Pittington, the closest linked location.
Sherburn in context
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Sherburn sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.6% of Sherburn's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,629 residents in Sherburn's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Sherburn has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Sherburn are served by secondary schools including Belmont Community School (1.0 miles) and Hetton Academy (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Sherburn's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Sherburn's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Sherburn is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Sherburn Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Sherburn offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Sherburn
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Sherburn — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Sherburn
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sherburn can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Sherburn
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sherburn — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sherburn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sherburn
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Sherburn, County Durham. Nearby pages covering High Pittington, Low Pittington, Sherburn Hill, Sherburn House, Pittington, and Littletown may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Sherburn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sherburn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sherburn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sherburn is Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 2.8 miles to the west. The next closest are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (3.2 miles) and Hetton Dental Practice (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sherburn?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Sherburn, 13 practices within 10 miles and 79 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sherburn?
The nearest practice to Sherburn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham, about 3.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Hetton Dental Practice (3.3 miles) and Durham Smile Clinic (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sherburn, 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 Sherburn, County Durham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.