--- title: "Hetton Dental Practice | Orthodontist in Houghton-Le-Spring" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hetton-dental-practice description: "Hetton Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in Houghton-Le-Spring. Rated 4.1/5 from 14 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Hetton Dental Practice 84 Station Rd, Hetton-le-Hole, Houghton le Spring DH5 9JB, UK, [Houghton-Le-Spring](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-le-spring) DH5 9JB 4.1 (14 reviews) NHS Braces [0191 526 2589](tel:0191 526 2589) [Visit Website](http://www.hettondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=15200810930667271034&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hettondentalpractice@gmail.com) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the DH5 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/dh5) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Hetton Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Hetton Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Hetton Dental Practice offer? Hetton Dental Practice offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Hetton Dental Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? Hetton Dental Practice 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 Hetton Dental Practice located? Hetton Dental Practice is located in Houghton-Le-Spring. How many orthodontists are there in Houghton-Le-Spring? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Houghton-Le-Spring, of which Hetton Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Hetton Dental Practice? 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 Hetton Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Fence Houses Dental Practice (Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3 miles away), Salma’s Smiles (Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away), and Wentworth House Dental Practice (Hawthorn, about 5 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Hetton Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Hetton Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Houghton-Le-Spring View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/houghton-le-spring) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-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 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fence-houses-dental-practice), Houghton-Le-Spring | 2.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.7 (47) | | [Salma’s Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/salmas-smiles), Houghton-Le-Spring | 4 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (162) | | [Wentworth House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wentworth-house-dental-practice), Hawthorn | 5.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.0 (41) | | [Smmmile - Invisalign Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile-invisalign-durham), Durham | 5.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Westmount Dental Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westmount-dental-sunderland), Sunderland | 5.6 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (970) | | [DUNELM ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunelm-orthodontics), Durham | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Hetton Dental Practice. [Fence Houses Dental Practice — Houghton-Le-Spring (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fence-houses-dental-practice) [Salma’s Smiles — Houghton-Le-Spring (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/salmas-smiles) [Wentworth House Dental Practice — Hawthorn (5 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wentworth-house-dental-practice) [Smmmile - Invisalign Durham — Durham (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile-invisalign-durham) [Westmount Dental Sunderland — Sunderland (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westmount-dental-sunderland) [DUNELM ORTHODONTICS — Durham (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunelm-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-le-spring) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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