Orthodontic practices near The Middles
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Middles, 26 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 2.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 5.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 6.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 6.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 7.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Middles with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 2.2 miles west; the next are Lamesley (5.9 miles north-east) and Consett (6.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 2.2 miles west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 5.9 miles north-east |
| Consett | 2 | 6.1 miles west |
| Durham | 4 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 7.2 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 7.4 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 The Middles
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), 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 9.7 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 8.4 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Middles 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 | 23.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,670 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,856 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within County Durham | 95th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North Durham Academy — 0.9 miles Tanfield School — 1.6 miles St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,674 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 — 2 miles Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley — 6 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 1 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 The Middles
The Middles is 2.2 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around The Middles list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Middles are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Middles
County Durham12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in The Middles
If you are looking for an orthodontist in The Middles, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in County Durham.
Practice data for The Middles
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Middles itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile in Durham, about 2 miles away; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 6 miles away; and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 6 miles away.
Local snapshot of The Middles
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to East Stanley, the closest linked location.
What official data says about The Middles
The Middles — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.8% of The Middles's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 2,670 residents in The Middles's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Middles attend schools such as North Durham Academy (0.9 miles) and Tanfield School (1.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 273 schools and 74,080 pupils across The Middles's Local Authority. The Middles falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Middles is about 9 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including East Stanley, Craghead, Kip Hill, No Place, Quaking Houses, and Shield Row if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in The Middles
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Middles has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Middles
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Middles
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Middles 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Middles
The Middles has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — {my}dentist — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, The Middles falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Middles. 23.8% of The Middles's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around The Middles, 9% of the 2,670 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to The Middles are North Durham Academy (0.9 miles) and Tanfield School (1.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. The Middles's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). The Middles falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Middles is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Middles. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Middles
These links help widen your research beyond The Middles, County Durham if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including East Stanley, Craghead, Kip Hill, No Place, Quaking Houses, and Shield Row.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Middles
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Middles often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Middles?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Middles is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 2.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.9 miles) and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Middles?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Middles, 26 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Middles?
The nearest practice to The Middles that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 5.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (6.1 miles) and Durham Smile Clinic (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Middles, County Durham?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Middles, County Durham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.