Orthodontic practices near Upleatham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Upleatham, 7 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Redcar Family Dental Centre, 3.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Family Dental CentreRedcar | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (588 reviews) |
| Select Dental CareMiddlesbrough | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (154 reviews) |
| Cleveland OrthodonticsMiddlesbrough | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CLINICMiddlesbrough | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dental Care and Select OrthodonticsHartlepool | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (14 reviews) |
| Zaranko Dental Practice @ BelasisBillingham | 10.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (5 reviews) |
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 11.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upleatham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redcar, 3.7 miles north-west; the next are Marton (7.7 miles west) and Middlesbrough (8.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redcar | 1 | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Marton | 1 | 7.7 miles west |
| Middlesbrough | 3 | 8.4 miles west |
| Hartlepool | 5 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Billingham | 4 | 10.0 miles west |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 4 | 11.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upleatham
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), 11.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aura Dental ClinicStockton-on-Tees | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 11.0 miles west |
| Queensway Orthodontics - StocktonYarm | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 14.1 miles west |
| Queensway Dental - BillinghamStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 11.2 miles west |
| Grange Dental PracticeStockton-on-Tees | 4.9 (727 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upleatham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redcar and Cleveland |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,255 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 104 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Redcar and Cleveland | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 41 places in the county (the county median is 4.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 6.4% across neighbourhoods in Redcar and Cleveland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Huntcliff School — 1.7 miles Outwood Academy Bydales — 1.8 miles Laurence Jackson School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,200 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 64 schools, 20,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Redcar Family Dental Centre, Redcar — 4 miles Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, Marton — 8 miles Select Dental Care, Middlesbrough — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 24 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 Upleatham
Upleatham is 3.7 miles from Redcar Family Dental Centre, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (7.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Upleatham list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 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 Upleatham are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 37 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upleatham
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You can also compare treatment pages for Marske-by-the-Sea, New Marske, Dunsdale, Charltons, Boosbeck, and New Skelton if you are weighing up more than one location.
About Upleatham
The nearest other location we cover is New Marske, around 2 km to the north-west.
What we know about practices near Upleatham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upleatham itself. The closest on record are Redcar Family Dental Centre, about 4 miles away; Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, about 8 miles away; and Select Dental Care in Middlesbrough, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Upleatham
Upleatham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upleatham sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 10.6% of Upleatham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,255 residents in the neighbourhood around Upleatham, 4.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.4% average across Redcar and Cleveland. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Upleatham attend schools such as Huntcliff School (1.7 miles) and Outwood Academy Bydales (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 64 schools and 20,593 pupils across Upleatham's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Upleatham close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Upleatham is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Upleatham Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upleatham can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upleatham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upleatham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Upleatham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upleatham 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Upleatham
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Upleatham 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 Upleatham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upleatham
These links help widen your research beyond Upleatham, Redcar and Cleveland if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Marske-by-the-Sea, New Marske, Dunsdale, Charltons, Boosbeck, and New Skelton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upleatham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upleatham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upleatham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upleatham is Redcar Family Dental Centre, about 3.7 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (7.7 miles) and Select Dental Care (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upleatham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Upleatham, 7 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upleatham?
The nearest practice to Upleatham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Select Dental Care (8.4 miles) and ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upleatham, Redcar and Cleveland?
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 Upleatham, Redcar and Cleveland?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.