--- title: "Orthodontists in Stockton-on-Tees | Compare Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stockton-on-tees description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees: 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 Stockton-on-Tees Compare 4 orthodontic practices in Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Stockton-on-Tees](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/stockton-on-tees) ## Compare Orthodontists in Stockton-on-Tees 4 practices are on our register for Stockton-on-Tees. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aura Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aura-dental-clinic) TS23 1BY | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (1,138 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Grange Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/grange-dental-practice) TS20 2QL | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (727 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Queensway Dental - Billingham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-dental-billingham) TS23 2NU | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,588 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Thornaby Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/thornaby-dental-centre) TS17 9HA | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.3 (90 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Stockton-on-Tees at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Stockton-on-Tees | | 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 | 79,957 | | Residents under 16 | 19.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,347 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12% aged 16 to 24 and 37.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 53% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,899 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 26% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England | | Access within Stockton-on-Tees | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 8.1% across neighbourhoods in Stockton-on-Tees | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 31 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | North Shore Academy — 0.6 miles The Grangefield Academy — 0.9 miles Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,643 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 86 schools, 33,134 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 [Grangefield](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grangefield) [Newham Grange](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newham-grange) [Stockton Grange](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stockton-grange) [Gilpin Brown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gilpin-brown) [Ragworth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ragworth) [Oxbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/oxbridge) [All Areas in Stockton-on-Tees](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/stockton-on-tees) 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 Stockton-on-Tees How many orthodontists are there in Stockton-on-Tees? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for Stockton-on-Tees, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Stockton-on-Tees offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Stockton-on-Tees: Grange Dental Practice, Queensway Dental - Billingham, Thornaby Dental Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Stockton-on-Tees has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Aura Dental Clinic has the highest average rating on our register for Stockton-on-Tees: 5.0 from 1,138 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Stockton-on-Tees? 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 Stockton-on-Tees | Compare Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stockton-on-tees](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/stockton-on-tees) ## 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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