Orthodontic practices near Toronto
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Toronto, 7 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITEDBishop Auckland | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (28 reviews) |
| West Auckland Dental CareHigh Etherley | 2.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 3.4 (54 reviews) |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 8.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 8.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 8.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 10.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Toronto with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bishop Auckland, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are High Etherley (2.9 miles south-west) and Durham (8.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | 2 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 2.9 miles south-west |
| Durham | 4 | 8.4 miles north-east |
| Darlington | 6 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 13.0 miles north |
| Consett | 2 | 13.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Toronto
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), 16.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 17.4 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 17.5 miles south-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 0.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Toronto 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,359 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 537 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.1% 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 | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | King James I Academy Bishop Auckland — 1.0 miles St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College — 1.3 miles Bishop Barrington Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 3,597 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 | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED, Bishop Auckland — under a mile West Auckland Dental Care, High Etherley — 3 miles Durham Smile Clinic, Durham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 47 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 Toronto
The nearest practice to Toronto is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, 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 7 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Toronto list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Toronto are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Toronto
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Orthodontist in Toronto: This page was put together for people in Toronto who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Toronto and the wider County Durham area.
Toronto at a glance
Bishop Auckland is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-east of Toronto.
What official data says about Toronto
Officially, Toronto is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Toronto sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Toronto, 7.8% of the 1,359 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), Toronto 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. Secondary-age pupils near Toronto attend schools such as King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (1.0 miles) and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 273 schools and 74,080 pupils in Toronto's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Toronto sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Toronto is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
Practice data for Toronto
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Toronto itself. The nearest recorded are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, under a mile away; West Auckland Dental Care in High Etherley, about 3 miles away; and Durham Smile Clinic, about 8 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Bishop Auckland, Etherley Dene, Escomb, Etherley Moor, Hunwick, and Tindale Crescent.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Toronto
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Toronto helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Toronto
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Toronto
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Toronto. ONS classifies Toronto as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Toronto falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 18.3% of Toronto's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,359 residents in the neighbourhood around Toronto, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County Durham. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Toronto 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 Toronto are King James I Academy Bishop Auckland (1.0 miles) and St John's Catholic School & Sixth Form College (1.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Toronto's Local Authority area covers 273 schools and 74,080 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Toronto among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Toronto is about 22 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Toronto
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Toronto has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Toronto
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Toronto. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Toronto
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Toronto, County Durham with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bishop Auckland, Etherley Dene, Escomb, Etherley Moor, Hunwick, and Tindale Crescent.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Toronto
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Toronto often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Toronto?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Toronto is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (0.7 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Toronto?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Toronto, 7 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Toronto?
The nearest practice to Toronto that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED in Bishop Auckland, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland (0.7 miles) and West Auckland Dental Care (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Toronto, 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 Toronto, County Durham?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.