About This Practice
Smile in Durham is a registered orthodontic provider serving Annfield Plain and the surrounding area. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Annfield Plain. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Smile in Durham is located at 3 New Durham Rd, Annfield Plain, Stanley DH9 7UQ, UK. Patients have rated this practice 4.2/5 across 10 reviews. Other practices nearby include Consett Carpark in Consett (about 4 miles away), QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett (about 4 miles away), and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley (about 8 miles away).
Smile in Durham at a Glance
| Address | 3 New Durham Rd, Annfield Plain, Stanley DH9 7UQ, UK, Annfield Plain |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.2 out of 5 from 10 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Consett Carpark, Consett — 4 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Smile in Durham
Smile in Durham sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,647 residents, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is Tanfield School, 1.8 miles away. Smile in Durham is the only orthodontic practice on our register within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,647 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School (1.8 miles); St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester (2.0 miles); North Durham Academy (2.0 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | None on our register |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Annfield Plain
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.
Smile in Durham 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 Smile in Durham on our register: 4 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Consett Carpark, 4 miles away.
| Practice | From Smile in Durham | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consett Carpark, Consett | 4 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (53) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED, Consett | 4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley | 7.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 5.0 (443) |
| Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley | 7.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 5.0 (4) |
| Durham Smile Clinic, Durham | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.1 (113) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
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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