--- title: "Orthodontists in Darlington, Darlington | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darlington description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Darlington, Darlington: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Darlington Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Darlington, Darlington by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Darlington](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/darlington) ## Compare Orthodontists in Darlington 6 practices are on our register for Darlington. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Darlington Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darlington-dental-clinic) DL3 7HL | Not listed | Private | 4.5 (33 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Duke Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/duke-street-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (9 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harrowgate-hill-dental-practice) DL1 3BL | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.2 (50 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/phillips-co-cosmetic-dentistry) DL3 7BJ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (246 reviews) | Under a mile | | [QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-west-limited) DL3 7AA | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Springs Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/springs-practice) DL1 1XE | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.5 (46 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Darlington at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Darlington | | 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 92,363 | | Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,599 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 | 12.3% aged 16 to 24 and 35.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 28.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,877 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England | | Access within Darlington | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.4% across neighbourhoods in Darlington | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 32 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Polam Hall School — 0.4 miles St Aidan's Church of England Academy — 0.9 miles Carmel College — 1.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 6,610 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 46 schools, 16,037 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Albert Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/albert-hill) [Skerne Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/skerne-park) [Firth Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/firth-moor) [Harrogate Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harrogate-hill) [Hope Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hope-town) [Pierremont](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pierremont) [All Areas in Darlington](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/darlington) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Darlington How many orthodontists are there in Darlington? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Darlington, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Darlington offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Darlington: Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice, QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED, Springs Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Darlington has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry has the highest average rating on our register for Darlington: 4.9 from 246 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Darlington? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Darlington, Darlington | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darlington](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darlington) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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