Durham Smile Clinic
The, Crossgate Centre, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4HF, UK, Durham DH1 4HF
4.1 (113 reviews)
About This Practice
Durham Smile Clinic provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Durham. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. You'll find the practice at The, Crossgate Centre, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4HF, UK, DH1 4HF. The practice has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 113 reviews. This is one of 5 practices on our Durham register. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham (under a mile away), FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham (under a mile away), and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham (under a mile away).
Durham Smile Clinic at a Glance
| Address | The, Crossgate Centre, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4HF, UK, Durham, DH1 4HF |
|---|---|
| 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 | NHS and private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers |
| Public rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 113 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Durham Smile Clinic
Around Durham Smile Clinic the 2021 Census counts 2,566 residents, with 1.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is the closest secondary school, 0.6 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 4 other orthodontic practices on our register. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,566 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 73.9% aged 16 to 24 and 10.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.6 miles); St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (0.6 miles); Framwellgate School Durham (1.5 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (3 offer NHS) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 14 miles) |
| Residents in DH1 | 16,522 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in DH1 | 37.6% |
| Residents per square kilometre in DH1 | 1,600 |
NHS Orthodontics in Durham
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.
Durham Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Durham Smile Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Durham Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICS, Durham | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring | 5.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.7 (47) |
| Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.1 (14) |
| Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain | 8.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (10) |
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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