---
title: "Orthodontist Near Me In County Durham"
url: https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/county-durham
description: "Orthodontists in County Durham: 11 practices across 354 places, 69.5% with one within 5 miles, median 3.4 miles to the nearest."
updated: 2026-09-29T00:00:00Z
publisher: Virtual Consultant Online
---

# Find An Orthodontist Near You In County Durham

Browse orthodontic locations across County Durham, or start a remote photo assessment today and get a clinician-reviewed quote from home.

[← All locations](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations)

## County Durham at a glance

| Nation | England |
| --- | --- |
| Places in our index | 354 |
| Places with a practice within 5 miles | 246 of 354 (69.5%) |
| Median distance to the nearest practice | 3.4 miles |
| Median practices within 5 miles | 2 |
| Practices on our register in County Durham | 11 |
| Access rank in England | 87 of 120 (1 is the most places with a practice nearby) |
| Aged 10 to 15 (average across neighbourhoods) | 6.6% |
| NHS dental services | NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board |

From our orthodontic practice register and the 2021 Census. Distances are straight-line from the centre of each place. The register is not exhaustive. [See the full data and method](https://virtualconsultant.online/data/orthodontic-access-uk).

## Orthodontic practices in County Durham

Our register lists 11 orthodontic practices in County Durham. Most are in Durham (4), Bishop Auckland (2), Consett (2).

| Practice | Town | Google rating | NHS | Private |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Queensway Dental - Bishop Auckland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-dental-bishop-auckland) | [Bishop Auckland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bishop-auckland) | 5.0 (28 reviews) | ✓ | ✓ |
| [Consett Carpark](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/consett-carpark) | [Consett](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/consett) | 4.2 (53 reviews) | – | ✓ |
| [Smile in Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-in-durham) | [Annfield Plain](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/annfield-plain) | 4.2 (10 reviews) | – | ✓ |
| [Durham Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/durham-smile-clinic) | [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) | 4.1 (113 reviews) | ✓ | ✓ |
| [Wentworth House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wentworth-house-dental-practice) | [Hawthorn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hawthorn) | 4.0 (41 reviews) | ✓ | ✓ |
| [West Auckland Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/west-auckland-dental-care) | [High Etherley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-etherley) | 3.4 (54 reviews) | ✓ | ✓ |
| [DUNELM ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunelm-orthodontics) | [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) | – | ✓ | – |
| [FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/falchion-orthodontics-limited) | [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) | – | ✓ | – |
| [QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (EAST) LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-east-limited) | [Bishop Auckland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bishop-auckland) | – | ✓ | – |
| [QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-north-limited) | [Consett](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/consett) | – | ✓ | – |
| [Smmmile - Invisalign Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile-invisalign-durham) | [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) | – | – | ✓ |

## Largest places in County Durham and their nearest orthodontists

| Place | Population | Practices within 5 miles | Nearest practice |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) | 47,785 | 4 | under a mile |
| [Peterlee](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/peterlee) | 37,015 | 1 | 2 miles |
| [Chester-le-Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chester-le-street) | 36,917 | 1 | 3 miles |
| [Consett](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/consett) | 29,137 | 3 | under a mile |
| [Bishop Auckland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bishop-auckland) | 26,050 | 3 | under a mile |
| [Newton Aycliffe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/newton-aycliffe) | 25,964 | 0 | 5.2 miles |
| [Seaham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/seaham) | 22,373 | 7 | 3.7 miles |
| [Stanley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stanley) | 21,938 | 1 | 1.6 miles |
| [Spennymoor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/spennymoor) | 17,766 | 2 | 3.8 miles |
| [Annfield Plain](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/annfield-plain) | 10,406 | 3 | under a mile |
| [Shildon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/shildon) | 9,976 | 3 | 2.8 miles |
| [Ferryhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ferryhill) | 9,805 | 0 | 5.1 miles |

## How County Durham compares with its neighbours

County Durham has a practice within five miles of 69.5% of its places. The nearest counties and council areas:

[Sunderland: 100% of places, about 14 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/sunderland)

[Gateshead: 100% of places, about 14 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/gateshead)

[Darlington: 100% of places, about 15 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/darlington)

[Newcastle upon Tyne: 100% of places, about 18 miles away](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/newcastle-upon-tyne)

[Full access report for County Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/data/orthodontic-access-uk/county-durham)

## All places in County Durham

- [Allensford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/allensford)
- [Alum Waters](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/alum-waters)
- [Annfield Plain](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/annfield-plain)
- [Aukside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aukside)
- [Aycliffe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aycliffe)
- [Aycliffe Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/aycliffe-village)
- [Barnard Castle](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/barnard-castle)
- [Beamish](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/beamish)
- [Bearpark](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bearpark)
- [Bedburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bedburn)
- [Benfieldside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/benfieldside)
- [Bildershaw](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bildershaw)
- [Billy Row](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/billy-row)
- [Binchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/binchester)
- [Bishop Auckland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bishop-auckland)
- [Bishop Middleham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bishop-middleham)
- [Black Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/black-hill)
- [Blackhall Colliery](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackhall-colliery)
- [Blackhall Rocks](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackhall-rocks)
- [Boldron](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/boldron)
- [Bournmoor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bournmoor)
- [Bowbank](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bowbank)
- [Bowburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bowburn)
- [Bowes](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bowes)
- [Bowlees](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bowlees)
- [Bradbury](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bradbury)
- [Brancepeth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brancepeth)
- [Brandon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brandon)
- [Brasside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brasside)
- [Brignall](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brignall)
- [Briscoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/briscoe)
- [Broadwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/broadwood)
- [Broompark](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/broompark)
- [Brotherlee](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/brotherlee)
- [Browney](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/browney)
- [Bryan's Leap](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/bryan-s-leap)
- [Burnhope](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burnhope)
- [Burnopfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burnopfield)
- [Burtree Ford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/burtree-ford)
- [Butterknowle](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/butterknowle)
- [Byers Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/byers-green)
- [Carrville](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/carrville)
- [Cassop](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cassop)
- [Castle Dene](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/castle-dene)
- [Castle Eden](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/castle-eden)
- [Castleside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/castleside)
- [Chester Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chester-moor)
- [Chester-le-Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chester-le-street)
- [Chilton Lane](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chilton-lane)
- [Church Kelloe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/church-kelloe)
- [Cleatlam](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cleatlam)
- [Close House](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/close-house)
- [Clough Dene](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/clough-dene)
- [Cockfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cockfield)
- [Cold Hesledon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cold-hesledon)
- [Consett](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/consett)
- [Copley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/copley)
- [Coppy](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/coppy)
- [Copthill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/copthill)
- [Cornforth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cornforth)
- [Cornsay](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cornsay)
- [Coronation](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/coronation)
- [Cotherstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cotherstone)
- [Coundon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/coundon)
- [Coundon Grange](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/coundon-grange)
- [Coundongate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/coundongate)
- [Cowshill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cowshill)
- [Coxhoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/coxhoe)
- [Craghead](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/craghead)
- [Crawleyside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crawleyside)
- [Crook](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crook)
- [Crookgate Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crookgate-bank)
- [Crookhall](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crookhall)
- [Crossgate Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/crossgate-moor)
- [Croxdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/croxdale)
- [Daddry Shield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/daddry-shield)
- [Dalton le Dale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dalton-le-dale)
- [Davy Lamp](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/davy-lamp)
- [Dawdon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dawdon)
- [Deaf Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/deaf-hill)
- [Deanery View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/deanery-view)
- [Delves](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/delves)
- [Deneside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/deneside)
- [Dent Bank](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dent-bank)
- [Dipton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dipton)
- [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham)
- [Easington](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/easington)
- [Easington Colliery](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/easington-colliery)
- [East Blackdene](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-blackdene)
- [East Butsfield](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-butsfield)
- [East Hedleyhope](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-hedleyhope)
- [East Hope](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-hope)
- [East Howle](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-howle)
- [East Kyo](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-kyo)
- [East Law](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-law)
- [East Stanley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/east-stanley)
- [Eastgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eastgate)
- [Eastlea](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eastlea)
- [Ebchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ebchester)
- [Edmondbyers](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/edmondbyers)
- [Edmondsley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/edmondsley)
- [Egglesburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/egglesburn)
- [Eggleston](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eggleston)
- [Egglestone Abbey](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/egglestone-abbey)
- [Eldon](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/eldon)
- [Elm Terrace](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/elm-terrace)
- [Elstob](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/elstob)
- [Escomb](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/escomb)
- [Esh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/esh)
- [Esh Winning](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/esh-winning)
- [Etherley Dene](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/etherley-dene)
- [Etherley Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/etherley-moor)
- [Ettersgill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ettersgill)
- [Evenwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/evenwood)
- [Ferryhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ferryhill)
- [Fir Tree](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/fir-tree)
- [Fishburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/fishburn)
- [Flint Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/flint-hill)
- [Forest-in-Teesdale](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/forest-in-teesdale)
- [Framwellgate Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/framwellgate-moor)
- [Frosterley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/frosterley)
- [Gainford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gainford)
- [Gilesgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gilesgate)
- [Gilesgate Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gilesgate-moor)
- [Gilmonby](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gilmonby)
- [Grange Villa](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/grange-villa)
- [Grasholme](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/grasholme)
- [Great Lumley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/great-lumley)
- [Green Head](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/green-head)
- [Greencroft](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/greencroft)
- [Greta Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/greta-bridge)
- [Hamsterley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hamsterley)
- [Harelaw](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/harelaw)
- [Haswell](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/haswell)
- [Haswell Plough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/haswell-plough)
- [Hawthorn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hawthorn)
- [Headlam](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/headlam)
- [Heatherycleugh](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/heatherycleugh)
- [Hedley Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hedley-hill)
- [Helmington Row](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/helmington-row)
- [Hesleden](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hesleden)
- [Hett](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hett)
- [High Beechburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-beechburn)
- [High Etherley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-etherley)
- [High Friarside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-friarside)
- [High Grange](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-grange)
- [High Handenhold](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-handenhold)
- [High Hesleden](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-hesleden)
- [High Lands](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-lands)
- [High Pittington](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-pittington)
- [High Westwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/high-westwood)
- [Hobson](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hobson)
- [Holmside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/holmside)
- [Holwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/holwick)
- [Horden](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/horden)
- [Houghall](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/houghall)
- [Howden-le-Wear](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/howden-le-wear)
- [Howlish](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/howlish)
- [Hudegate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hudegate)
- [Hummerbeck](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hummerbeck)
- [Hunderthwaite](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hunderthwaite)
- [Hunstanworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hunstanworth)
- [Hunwick](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hunwick)
- [Hurworth Burn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hurworth-burn)
- [Hury](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hury)
- [Hutton Henry](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hutton-henry)
- [Hutton Magna](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hutton-magna)
- [Ireshopeburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ireshopeburn)
- [Iveston](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/iveston)
- [Kelloe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kelloe)
- [Killhope](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/killhope)
- [Kimblesworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kimblesworth)
- [Kinninvie](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kinninvie)
- [Kip Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kip-hill)
- [Kirk Merrington](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kirk-merrington)
- [Knitsley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/knitsley)
- [Laithkirk](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/laithkirk)
- [Lanchester](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lanchester)
- [Lanehead](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lanehead)
- [Langdon Beck](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/langdon-beck)
- [Langley Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/langley-moor)
- [Langley Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/langley-park)
- [Lartington](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lartington)
- [Leadgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leadgate)
- [Leamside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leamside)
- [Leasingthorne](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leasingthorne)
- [Leazes](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leazes)
- [Leeholme](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/leeholme)
- [Lendings](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lendings)
- [Lintz](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lintz)
- [Lintz Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lintz-green)
- [Lintzford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lintzford)
- [Lintzgarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lintzgarth)
- [Little Newsham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/little-newsham)
- [Little Thorpe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/little-thorpe)
- [Littleburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/littleburn)
- [Littletown](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/littletown)
- [Lonton](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lonton)
- [Low Beechburn](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/low-beechburn)
- [Low Etherley](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/low-etherley)

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## Orthodontic guides for patients in County Durham

These guides are relevant to patients across County Durham researching braces, clear aligners, NHS eligibility, and treatment costs.

[Braces vs clear aligners](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces-vs-clear-aligners)

[How much do braces cost?](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/braces-cost)

[NHS braces for adults](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/nhs-braces-for-adults-uk)

[Adult braces UK](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk)

[Retainers after braces](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/retainers-after-braces)

[Questions to ask an orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/questions-to-ask-orthodontist)

[Children's orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/childrens-orthodontics)

[IOTN score checker](https://virtualconsultant.online/about/iotn-score-checker)

[Online orthodontic consultations](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/online-orthodontic-consultation)

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### Orthodontic questions from patients in County Durham

How many orthodontic practices are there in County Durham?

Our register lists 11 orthodontic practices in County Durham. The most are in Durham (4), Bishop Auckland (2), Consett (2). The register is built from public sources and each practice's own published information, so it is not exhaustive.

How far is the nearest orthodontist from places in County Durham?

Of the 354 places we index in County Durham, 246 (69.5%) have an orthodontic practice on our register within five miles. The median place is 3.4 miles from its nearest practice. Distances are straight-line from the centre of each place, not travel times.

Is orthodontic access in County Durham better or worse than elsewhere in England?

County Durham ranks 87 of 120 for the share of places with a practice within five miles, where 1 is the best served. Nearby, Sunderland has a practice within five miles of 100% of places, Gateshead has a practice within five miles of 100% of places, Darlington has a practice within five miles of 100% of places.

Who commissions NHS orthodontics in County Durham?

NHS dental services in County Durham are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. NHS orthodontic treatment is free for eligible under-18s who meet the clinical threshold, and is reached by referral from your dentist rather than by contacting a practice directly.

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Citation details

Title Orthodontist Near Me In County Durham

Publisher Virtual Consultant Online

Published 2024-06-01

Updated 2026-09-29

URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/county-durham](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/county-durham)