Orthodontic practices near Akeld
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Akeld; 6 practices within 20. The closest is KELSO DENTAL CARE, 14.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELSO DENTAL CAREKelso | 14.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| THE CORN EXCHANGEKelso | 14.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| DUNS DENTAL CAREDuns | 18.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICDuns | 18.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICEJedburgh | 19.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| CLEARWATER DENTALJedburgh | 19.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| OLD TELEPHONE EXCHANGEEyemouth | 21.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| INFINITYBLU DENTAL CARE & IMPLANT CLINICGalashiels | 29.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Akeld with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kelso, 14.4 miles west; the next are Duns (18.4 miles north-west) and Jedburgh (19.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 2 | 14.4 miles west |
| Duns | 2 | 18.4 miles north-west |
| Jedburgh | 2 | 19.7 miles west |
| Eyemouth | 1 | 21.5 miles north |
| Galashiels | 3 | 29.0 miles west |
| Hawick | 4 | 29.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Akeld at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Northumberland |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,821 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Northumberland | 299th closest to an orthodontic practice of 407 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Northumberland |
| Schools in council area | 174 schools, 45,014 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | KELSO DENTAL CARE, Kelso — 14 miles DUNS DENTAL CARE, Duns — 18 miles JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE, Jedburgh — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | NE71 |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Akeld
The nearest practice to Akeld is KELSO DENTAL CARE, 14.4 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
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 Akeld are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is KELSO DENTAL CARE, 14.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Akeld to KELSO DENTAL CARE is roughly 30 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 370 to 750 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £165 to £340 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 370 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Akeld
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About Akeld
The nearest other location we cover is Yeavering, around 2 km to the north-west.
Area profile for Akeld
Akeld is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Akeld's under-16 share, 13.5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Akeld, 5.1% of the 1,821 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Akeld; the nearest is about 14 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Akeld's Local Authority area covers 174 schools and 45,014 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Akeld is roughly mid-table for England.
Practice data for Akeld
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Akeld itself. The nearest recorded are KELSO DENTAL CARE, about 14 miles away; DUNS DENTAL CARE, about 18 miles away; and JEDBURGH FAMILY DENTAL PRACTICE, about 20 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Akeld
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Akeld often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Akeld?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Akeld is KELSO DENTAL CARE, about 14.4 miles to the west. The next closest are THE CORN EXCHANGE (14.4 miles) and DUNS DENTAL CARE (18.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Akeld?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Akeld, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Kelso, 14.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Akeld?
The nearest practice to Akeld that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is KELSO DENTAL CARE, about 14.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include THE CORN EXCHANGE (14.4 miles) and DUNS DENTAL CARE (18.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Akeld, Northumberland?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Akeld, Northumberland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.