Darlington Dental Clinic
18 Southend Ave, Darlington DL3 7HL, UK, Darlington DL3 7HL
4.5 (33 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Darlington can be seen at Darlington Dental Clinic. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Duke Street Dental Practice in Darlington (under a mile away), QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED in Darlington (under a mile away), and Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry in Darlington (under a mile away). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Patients have rated this practice 4.5/5 across 33 reviews. The practice address is 18 Southend Ave, Darlington DL3 7HL, UK, postcode DL3 7HL. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Across the practices we list in Darlington, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 4.5 is below that. A patient review of Darlington Dental Clinic: “Two implants later I can smile confidently again – and no longer dread the video calls that have become the norm!” (one patient). We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Darlington, including this one.
Darlington Dental Clinic at a Glance
| Address | 18 Southend Ave, Darlington DL3 7HL, UK, Darlington, DL3 7HL |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 33 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Duke Street Dental Practice, Darlington — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Darlington Dental Clinic
The neighbourhood around Darlington Dental Clinic has 1,599 residents and 6.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to Polam Hall School (0.1 miles). Patients here can choose from 5 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 2nd of 5 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 32 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,599 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.3% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Polam Hall School (0.1 miles); Carmel College (1.0 miles); St Aidan's Church of England Academy (1.3 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (3 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 5 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 32 miles) |
| Residents in DL3 | 8,406 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in DL3 | 21.8% |
| Residents per square kilometre in DL3 | 5,292 |
NHS Orthodontics in Darlington
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Darlington Dental Clinic is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Darlington Dental Clinic on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Duke Street Dental Practice, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Darlington Dental Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duke Street Dental Practice, Darlington | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (9) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED, Darlington | under a mile north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry, Darlington | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (246) |
| Springs Practice, Darlington | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (46) |
| Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice, Darlington | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.2 (50) |
| Middleton St George Dental Care, Middleton St George | 3.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (610) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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