Orthodontic practices near Uckerby
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Uckerby; 8 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Darlington Dental Clinic, 7.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington Dental ClinicDarlington | 7.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (33 reviews) |
| Duke Street Dental PracticeDarlington | 7.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (9 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITEDDarlington | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic DentistryDarlington | 7.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Springs PracticeDarlington | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.5 (46 reviews) |
| Middleton St George Dental CareMiddleton St George | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (610 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics BedaleBedale | 9.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (9 reviews) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental PracticeDarlington | 9.2 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Uckerby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Darlington, 7.3 miles north; the next are Middleton St George (8.9 miles north-east) and Bedale (9.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 6 | 7.3 miles north |
| Middleton St George | 1 | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Bedale | 1 | 9.1 miles south |
| Yarm | 2 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Thornaby-on-Tees | 1 | 14.4 miles north-east |
| High Etherley | 1 | 15.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Uckerby
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), 17.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 17.8 miles north-east |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Queensway Dental - Bishop AucklandBishop Auckland | 5.0 (28 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Uckerby at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Yorkshire |
| NHS dental services | NHS Humber and North Yorkshire 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,651 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 48 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within North Yorkshire | 416th closest to an orthodontic practice of 935 places in the county (the county median is 8.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in North Yorkshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy — 4.1 miles Richmond School & Sixth Form College — 4.2 miles Risedale School — 4.8 miles |
| Schools in council area | 377 schools, 86,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 25.7% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Darlington Dental Clinic, Darlington — 7 miles Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George — 9 miles Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, Bedale — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 27 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 Uckerby
From Uckerby the nearest practice is Darlington Dental Clinic, 7.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Bedale (9.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Uckerby list clear aligners, the nearest 7.8 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Uckerby are commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED in Darlington, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Uckerby to Darlington Dental Clinic is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 190 to 380 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £170 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Uckerby
North Yorkshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Uckerby
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Uckerby, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Uckerby and the wider North Yorkshire area.
What we know about practices near Uckerby
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Uckerby itself. The nearest we do hold are Darlington Dental Clinic, about 7 miles away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 9 miles away; and Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 9 miles away.
What official data says about Uckerby
Uckerby is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,651 residents in the neighbourhood around Uckerby, 8.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire. People in Uckerby usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. 25.7% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Uckerby attend schools such as St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (4.1 miles) and Richmond School & Sixth Form College (4.2 miles). There are 377 schools and 86,087 pupils in Uckerby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Uckerby sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Uckerby is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 39 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Scorton, Bolton upon Swale, Catterick, Middleton Tyas, Ellerton-on-Swale, and Brompton-on-Swale can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Facts about Uckerby
Scorton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Uckerby.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Uckerby
The orthodontic landscape in Uckerby offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Uckerby — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Uckerby vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Uckerby is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Uckerby's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Uckerby, 8.6% of the 1,651 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.2% average across North Yorkshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Uckerby; the nearest is about 7 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 25.7% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Uckerby are served by secondary schools including St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy (4.1 miles) and Richmond School & Sixth Form College (4.2 miles). Uckerby's Local Authority has 377 schools educating 86,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Uckerby sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Uckerby is about 39 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Uckerby. The nearest recorded are Darlington Dental Clinic, about 7 miles away; Middleton St George Dental Care, about 9 miles away; and Windmill Orthodontics Bedale, about 9 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Uckerby
Orthodontic treatment in Uckerby 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Uckerby runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Uckerby. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Uckerby
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Uckerby, North Yorkshire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Scorton, Bolton upon Swale, Catterick, Middleton Tyas, Ellerton-on-Swale, and Brompton-on-Swale.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Uckerby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Uckerby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Uckerby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Uckerby is Darlington Dental Clinic, about 7.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Duke Street Dental Practice (7.7 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Uckerby?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Uckerby, 8 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Darlington, 7.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Uckerby?
The nearest practice to Uckerby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED in Darlington, about 7.7 miles to the north. Others nearby include Springs Practice (7.9 miles) and Middleton St George Dental Care (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Uckerby, North Yorkshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Uckerby, North Yorkshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.