--- title: "Orthodontists in Hartlepool, Hartlepool | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hartlepool description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Hartlepool, Hartlepool: 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 Hartlepool Compare 5 orthodontic practices in Hartlepool, Hartlepool by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Hartlepool](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/hartlepool) ## Compare Orthodontists in Hartlepool 5 practices are on our register for Hartlepool. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bentley-mathieson-dentalcare) TS26 8DD | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (217 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dental Care and Select Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dental-care-and-select-orthodontics) TS25 2AX | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.2 (14 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Hartlepool Dental & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hartlepool-dental-implant-centre) TS26 8DD | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.4 (78 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Malmin Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/malmin-dental) EC1M 3JB | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.7 (27 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Victoria Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/victoria-road-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 2.5 (25 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Hartlepool at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Hartlepool | | 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 | 88,855 | | Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,505 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 14.5% aged 16 to 24 and 33.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 38.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,735 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 25.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Hartlepool | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 20 places in the county (the county median is 1.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Hartlepool | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 26 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Dyke House Sports and Technology College — 0.5 miles Manor Community Academy — 1.1 miles English Martyrs Catholic School and Sixth Form College — 1.4 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,677 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 41 schools, 14,800 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 [Dyke House](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dyke-house) [Stranton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stranton) [West Hartlepool](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/west-hartlepool) [Longhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/longhill) [Foggy Furze](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/foggy-furze) [Low Throston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/low-throston) [All Areas in Hartlepool](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/hartlepool) 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 Hartlepool How many orthodontists are there in Hartlepool? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for Hartlepool, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Hartlepool offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Hartlepool: Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare, Dental Care and Select Orthodontics, Hartlepool Dental & Implant Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Hartlepool has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Bentley Mathieson Dentalcare has the highest average rating on our register for Hartlepool: 4.8 from 217 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Hartlepool? 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 Hartlepool, Hartlepool | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hartlepool](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hartlepool) ## 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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