Orthodontic practices near Templetown
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Templetown, 4 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Consett Carpark, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett CarparkConsett | 0.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 4.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 9.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 10.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 10.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 10.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 11.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Templetown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Consett, 0.8 miles north; the next are Annfield Plain (4.0 miles east) and Newburn (9.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Consett | 2 | 0.8 miles north |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 4.0 miles east |
| Newburn | 1 | 9.6 miles north |
| Durham | 4 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 11.5 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 Templetown
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-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 9.6 miles north |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Templetown 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 24.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,283 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 756 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% 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 | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Consett Academy — 1.2 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 3.4 miles Tanfield School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,493 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 | Consett Carpark, Consett — under a mile Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 4 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Front Street Dental Practice — under a mile |
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 Templetown
The nearest practice to Templetown is Consett Carpark, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Templetown list clear aligners, the nearest 9.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Templetown 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, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Templetown
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Orthodontist in Templetown: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Templetown often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Templetown itself or elsewhere in County Durham.
Compare nearby areas
For a broader view, related location pages cover Consett, Delves, Knitsley, Crookhall, Black Hill, and Benfieldside as well as this one.
What official data says about Templetown
By ONS classification, Templetown falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Templetown sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Templetown skews family-heavy: 24.1% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,283 residents in the neighbourhood around Templetown, 9.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Templetown has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Templetown are served by secondary schools including Consett Academy (1.2 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Templetown's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Templetown close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Templetown is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Templetown
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Templetown. The nearest recorded are Consett Carpark, under a mile away; Smile in Durham, about 4 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 10 miles away.
About Templetown
Delves is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Templetown.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Templetown
Patients in Templetown have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Templetown
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Templetown
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Templetown helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Templetown
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Templetown
There's no orthodontist on record in Templetown itself; the nearest dentist, Front Street Dental Practice, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Templetown sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 24.1% of residents under 16, Templetown has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Templetown, 9.2% of the 1,283 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), Templetown has more choice 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. The closest secondary schools to Templetown are Consett Academy (1.2 miles) and St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Templetown's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). Templetown sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Templetown is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Templetown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Templetown
This part of the page places Templetown, County Durham in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Consett, Delves, Knitsley, Crookhall, Black Hill, and Benfieldside.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Templetown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Templetown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Templetown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Templetown is Consett Carpark, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (0.8 miles) and Smile in Durham (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Templetown?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Templetown, 4 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Templetown?
The nearest practice to Templetown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (9.6 miles) and Durham Smile Clinic (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Templetown, 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 Templetown, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.