Orthodontic practices near Tindale Crescent
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Tindale Crescent, 8 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, 1.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 1.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 9.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tindale Crescent with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is High Etherley, 1.3 miles south-west; the next are Bishop Auckland (1.8 miles north) and Darlington (8.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| High Etherley | 1 | 1.3 miles south-west |
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 1.8 miles north |
| Darlington | 6 | 8.6 miles south-east |
| Durham | 4 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 12.5 miles south-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 15.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tindale Crescent
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), 16.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 16.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tindale Crescent 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 | 20.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,546 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,645 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 | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 24 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop Barrington Academy — 0.8 miles St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College — 0.8 miles King James I Academy Bishop Auckland — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,764 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 | West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 1 miles QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — 2 miles Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice, Darlington — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 41 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 Tindale Crescent
The nearest practice to Tindale Crescent is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Tindale Crescent list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tindale Crescent are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tindale Crescent
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Tindale Crescent in context
By ONS classification, Tindale Crescent 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 Tindale Crescent. Census figures show 20.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,546 residents in the neighbourhood around Tindale Crescent, 9.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tindale Crescent is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Tindale Crescent are Bishop Barrington Academy (0.8 miles) and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Tindale Crescent's Local Authority has 273 schools educating 74,080 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Tindale Crescent sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tindale Crescent is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.
Facts about Tindale Crescent
The nearest other location we cover is St Helen Auckland, around 1 km to the west.
Practice data for Tindale Crescent
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tindale Crescent. The nearest recorded are West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about a mile away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 2 miles away; and Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 9 miles away.
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You can also compare treatment pages for St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Etherley Dene, Escomb, Etherley Moor, and Hummerbeck if you are weighing up more than one location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tindale Crescent
Patients in Tindale Crescent have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Tindale Crescent — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Tindale Crescent. ONS classifies Tindale Crescent as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Tindale Crescent sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.1% of Tindale Crescent's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Tindale Crescent, 9.1% of the 1,546 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), Tindale Crescent has more choice than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Tindale Crescent are Bishop Barrington Academy (0.8 miles) and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Tindale Crescent's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. Tindale Crescent falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Tindale Crescent is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tindale Crescent. The closest on record are West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about a mile away; QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 2 miles away; and Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice in Darlington, about 9 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Tindale Crescent
Orthodontic treatment in Tindale Crescent is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Tindale Crescent follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tindale Crescent. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tindale Crescent
If Tindale Crescent, County Durham is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can also browse nearby location pages including St Helen Auckland, Bishop Auckland, Etherley Dene, Escomb, Etherley Moor, and Hummerbeck.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tindale Crescent
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tindale Crescent often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tindale Crescent?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tindale Crescent is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED (1.8 miles) and Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tindale Crescent?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Tindale Crescent, 8 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tindale Crescent?
The nearest practice to Tindale Crescent that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 1.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED (1.8 miles) and Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tindale Crescent, 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 Tindale Crescent, County Durham?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.