Compare Orthodontists in Durham
4 practices are on our register for Durham. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average.
| Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICS DH1 4SQ |
Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — |
| Durham Smile Clinic DH1 4HF |
Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.1 (113 reviews) | Under a mile |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED DH1 4EL |
Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — |
| Smmmile - Invisalign Durham | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile |
Durham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | County Durham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 47,785 |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,744 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 23.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 943 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within County Durham | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 0.4 miles Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 0.7 miles Framwellgate School Durham — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,456 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 273 schools, 74,080 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
Orthodontists in Nearby Areas
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