Orthodontic practices near TS29
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TS29; 20 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, 6.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wentworth House Dental PracticeHawthorn | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental FerryhillWolviston | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 7.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 7.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 7.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 8.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Malmin DentalHartlepool | 8.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (27 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TS29 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hawthorn, 6.5 miles north-east; the next are Wolviston (6.9 miles south-east) and Durham (7.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Wolviston | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Durham | 4 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 1 | 7.5 miles north |
| Hartlepool | 1 | 8.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TS29
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Westmount Dental Ferryhill in Wolviston (4.9 from 164 reviews), 6.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Westmount Dental FerryhillWolviston | 4.9 (164 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Malmin DentalHartlepool | 4.7 (27 reviews) | 8.2 miles east |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 4.1 (113 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.1 (14 reviews) | 7.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TS29
The nearest practice to TS29 is Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, 6.5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Malmin Dental (8.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around TS29 list clear aligners, the nearest 6.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around TS29 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TS29 to Wentworth House Dental Practice is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 24.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TS29 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,720 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 553 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 20 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wellfield School — 2.2 miles Sedgefield Community College — 3.8 miles The Academy at Shotton Hall — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 862 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn — 6 miles Westmount Dental Ferryhill, Wolviston — 7 miles Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TS28, DH6, TS21, SR8, DH5, DL17, TS22, TS27 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Orthodontic research around TS29
People searching from TS29 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TS29 is Trimdon Grange.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TS29
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TS29?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TS29 is Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Westmount Dental Ferryhill (6.9 miles) and Smmmile - Invisalign Durham (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TS29?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TS29, 20 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hawthorn, 6.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TS29?
The nearest practice to TS29 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 6.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Hetton Dental Practice (7.5 miles) and DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (7.9 miles).
Which places are in or near the TS29 postcode district?
Places in or next to TS29 include Trimdon Grange, Deaf Hill, Trimdon, Trimdon Station, Old Thornley, Town Kelloe, Fishburn and Thornley.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TS29 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Trimdon Grange, County Durham, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
The right choice is case-led. Clear aligners suit discreet, moderate cases; fixed braces give more control for complex bites.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.