--- title: "Durham Smile Clinic | Orthodontist in Durham" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/durham-smile-clinic description: "Durham Smile Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Durham. Rated 4.1/5 from 113 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Durham Smile Clinic The, Crossgate Centre, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4HF, UK, [Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/durham) DH1 4HF 4.1 (113 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0191 375 7522](tel:0191 375 7522) [Visit Website](https://www.durhamsmileclinic.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=5170868861153134312&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Durham Smile Clinic provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Durham. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. You'll find the practice at The, Crossgate Centre, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4HF, UK, DH1 4HF. The practice has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 from 113 reviews. This is one of 5 practices on our Durham register. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham (under a mile away), FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED in Durham (under a mile away), and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS in Durham (under a mile away). ## Durham Smile Clinic at a Glance | Address | The, Crossgate Centre, St Margarets Garth, Durham DH1 4HF, UK, Durham, DH1 4HF | | --- | --- | | 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 | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 113 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, Durham — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Durham Smile Clinic Around Durham Smile Clinic the 2021 Census counts 2,566 residents, with 1.1% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Durham Johnston Comprehensive School is the closest secondary school, 0.6 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 4 other orthodontic practices on our register. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 14 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,566 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 73.9% aged 16 to 24 and 10.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (0.6 miles); St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham (0.6 miles); Framwellgate School Durham (1.5 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (3 offer NHS) | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 14 miles) | | Residents in DH1 | 16,522 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in DH1 | 37.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in DH1 | 1,600 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the DH1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/dh1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Durham 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. Durham Smile Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Durham Smile Clinic offer NHS treatment? Durham Smile Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Durham Smile Clinic offer? Durham Smile Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Durham Smile Clinic run by a specialist orthodontist? Durham Smile Clinic is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Durham Smile Clinic located? Durham Smile Clinic is located in Durham. How many orthodontists are there in Durham? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Durham, of which Durham Smile Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Durham Smile Clinic? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Durham Smile Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (Durham, under a mile away), FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED (Durham, under a mile away), and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (Durham, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Durham Smile Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Durham Smile Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Durham View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Durham Smile Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 0 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED, under a mile away. | Practice | From Durham Smile Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/falchion-orthodontics-limited), Durham | under a mile south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [DUNELM ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunelm-orthodontics), Durham | under a mile north-east | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Smmmile - Invisalign Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile-invisalign-durham), Durham | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Fence Houses Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fence-houses-dental-practice), Houghton-Le-Spring | 5.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.7 (47) | | [Hetton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hetton-dental-practice), Houghton-Le-Spring | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist | 4.1 (14) | | [Smile in Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-in-durham), Annfield Plain | 8.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.2 (10) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Durham Smile Clinic. [FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED — Durham (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/falchion-orthodontics-limited) [DUNELM ORTHODONTICS — Durham (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunelm-orthodontics) [Smmmile - Invisalign Durham — Durham (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile-invisalign-durham) [Fence Houses Dental Practice — Houghton-Le-Spring (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fence-houses-dental-practice) [Hetton Dental Practice — Houghton-Le-Spring (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hetton-dental-practice) [Smile in Durham — Annfield Plain (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-in-durham) [Compare All Orthodontists in Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/durham) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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