--- title: "Springs Practice | Orthodontist in Darlington" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/springs-practice description: "Springs Practice is an orthodontic practice in Darlington. Rated 4.5/5 from 46 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Springs Practice 146 Yarm Rd, Darlington DL1 1XE, UK, [Darlington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darlington) DL1 1XE 4.5 (46 reviews) NHS Braces [01325 284808](tel:01325 284808) [Visit Website](http://springsdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4207746790292143511&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:springsdent@aol.com) ## About This Practice For patients in Darlington, Springs Practice is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. The practice offers NHS Braces. Its 4.5 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Darlington. This is one of 6 practices on our Darlington register. 46 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.5/5. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED in Darlington (about 1 mile away), Duke Street Dental Practice in Darlington (about 1 mile away), and Darlington Dental Clinic in Darlington (about 1 mile away). The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Springs Practice is located at 146 Yarm Rd, Darlington DL1 1XE, UK (DL1 1XE). ## Springs Practice at a Glance | Address | 146 Yarm Rd, Darlington DL1 1XE, UK, Darlington, DL1 1XE | | --- | --- | | 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 | 4.5 out of 5 from 46 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED, Darlington — 1 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 Springs Practice The neighbourhood around Springs Practice has 1,444 residents and 6% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is St Aidan's Church of England Academy, 0.4 miles away. Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 3rd of 6 rated practices 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 32 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,444 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Aidan's Church of England Academy (0.4 miles); Polam Hall School (1.1 miles); Haughton Academy (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (3 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 6 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 32 miles) | | Residents in DL1 | 8,064 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in DL1 | 42.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in DL1 | 2,467 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the DL1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/dl1) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Springs Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Springs Practice offer NHS treatment? Springs Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Springs Practice offer? Springs Practice offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is Springs Practice located? Springs Practice is located in Darlington. How many orthodontists are there in Darlington? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in Darlington, of which Springs Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Springs 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 Springs Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED (Darlington, about 1 mile away), Duke Street Dental Practice (Darlington, about 1 mile away), and Darlington Dental Clinic (Darlington, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Springs Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Springs Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Darlington View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/darlington) [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) [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 Springs Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED, 1 miles away. | Practice | From Springs Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-west-limited), Darlington | 1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/phillips-co-cosmetic-dentistry), Darlington | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (246) | | [Duke Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/duke-street-dental-practice), Darlington | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (9) | | [Darlington Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darlington-dental-clinic), Darlington | 1.1 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (33) | | [Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harrowgate-hill-dental-practice), Darlington | 1.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.2 (50) | | [Middleton St George Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/middleton-st-george-dental-care), Middleton St George | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (610) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Springs Practice. [QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (WEST) LIMITED — Darlington (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-west-limited) [Phillips & Co Cosmetic Dentistry — Darlington (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/phillips-co-cosmetic-dentistry) [Duke Street Dental Practice — Darlington (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/duke-street-dental-practice) [Darlington Dental Clinic — Darlington (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/darlington-dental-clinic) [Harrowgate Hill Dental Practice — Darlington (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/harrowgate-hill-dental-practice) [Middleton St George Dental Care — Middleton St George (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/middleton-st-george-dental-care) [Compare All Orthodontists in Darlington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/darlington) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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