Fence Houses Dental Practice
68 Station Ave N, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6HT, UK, Houghton-Le-Spring
3.7 (47 reviews)
About This Practice
For patients in Houghton-Le-Spring, Fence Houses Dental Practice is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This is a private orthodontic practice. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Fence Houses Dental Practice is located at 68 Station Ave N, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6HT, UK. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Houghton-Le-Spring, including this one. Other practices nearby include Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring (about 3 miles away), Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring (about 3 miles away), and Westmount Dental Sunderland in Sunderland (about 5 miles away). Across the practices we list in Houghton-Le-Spring, the review-weighted average rating is 4.7; this practice's 3.7 is below that. Patients have rated this practice 3.7/5 across 47 reviews.
Fence Houses Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 68 Station Ave N, Fence Houses, Houghton le Spring DH4 6HT, UK, Houghton-Le-Spring |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3.7 out of 5 from 47 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 2.6 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Fence Houses Dental Practice
Around Fence Houses Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,268 residents, with 7.3% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Kepier (1.0 miles). Patients here can choose from one other orthodontic practice 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 11 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,268 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kepier (1.0 miles); Hetton Academy (2.4 miles); Park View School (2.9 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 (1 offer NHS) |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 11 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Houghton-Le-Spring
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.
Fence Houses Dental Practice 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 Fence Houses Dental Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Hetton Dental Practice, 2.6 miles away.
| Practice | From Fence Houses Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring | 2.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.1 (14) |
| Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring | 3.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (162) |
| Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland | 5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (970) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham | 5.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICS, Durham | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Breeze Dental, Sunderland | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (641) |
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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