Hetton Dental Practice
84 Station Rd, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JB, UK, Houghton-Le-Spring DH5 9JB
4.1 (14 reviews)
About This Practice
Hetton Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Houghton-Le-Spring. Hetton Dental Practice is one of 3 orthodontic practices we track in Houghton-Le-Spring. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Treatments offered include NHS Braces. You'll find the practice at 84 Station Rd, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JB, UK, DH5 9JB. Patients have rated this practice 4.1/5 across 14 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Other practices nearby include Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring (about 3 miles away), Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring (about 4 miles away), and Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn (about 5 miles away). A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Its 4.1 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Houghton-Le-Spring.
Hetton Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 84 Station Rd, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JB, UK, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH5 9JB |
|---|---|
| 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 | NHS Braces |
| Public rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 14 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 2.6 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Hetton Dental Practice
Around Hetton Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,514 residents, with 6.9% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Hetton Academy is the closest secondary school, 0.4 miles from the practice. 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 13 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hetton Academy (0.4 miles); Kepier (1.9 miles); Farringdon Community Academy (3.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 13 miles) |
| Residents in DH5 | 5,895 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in DH5 | 28.9% |
| Residents per square kilometre in DH5 | 819 |
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.
Hetton Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Hetton Dental Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Fence Houses Dental Practice, 2.6 miles away.
| Practice | From Hetton Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring | 2.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.7 (47) |
| Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring | 4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (162) |
| Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.0 (41) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham | 5.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland | 5.6 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (970) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICS, Durham | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
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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