--- title: "Orthodontists in Durham, County Durham | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/durham description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Durham, County Durham: 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 Durham Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Durham, County Durham by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/durham) ## Compare Orthodontists in Durham 4 practices are on our register for Durham. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [DUNELM ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dunelm-orthodontics) DH1 4SQ | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Durham Smile Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/durham-smile-clinic) DH1 4HF | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.1 (113 reviews) | Under a mile | | [FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/falchion-orthodontics-limited) DH1 4EL | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | | [Smmmile - Invisalign Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile-invisalign-durham) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | ## Durham at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | County Durham | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 47,785 | | Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,744 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 | 23.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 16.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 943 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England | | Access within County Durham | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 354 places in the county (the county median is 3.5 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County Durham | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 14 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Leonard's Catholic School, Durham — 0.4 miles Durham Johnston Comprehensive School — 0.7 miles Framwellgate School Durham — 1.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,456 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 273 schools, 74,080 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 [Western Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/western-hill) [Lowe's Barn](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lowe-s-barn) [Merryoaks](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/merryoaks) [Neville's Cross ED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/neville-s-cross-ed) [Crossgate Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/crossgate-moor) [Gilesgate](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gilesgate) [All Areas in County Durham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/county-durham) 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 Durham How many orthodontists are there in Durham? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Durham, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Durham offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Durham: DUNELM ORTHODONTICS, Durham Smile Clinic, FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITED. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Durham has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Durham Smile Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Durham: 4.1 from 113 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Durham, County Durham | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/durham](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/durham) ## 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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