Orthodontic practices near Backworth
On our practice register: 21 practices within 5 miles of Backworth, 35 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Dental PracticeWhitley Bay | 2.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (21 reviews) |
| Oraprime OrthodonticsWhitley Bay | 3.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| New Smile CompanyNorth Shields | 3.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (18 reviews) |
| Verne Road Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 3.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (58 reviews) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 3.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Backworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Whitley Bay, 2.5 miles east; the next are North Shields (3.2 miles south-east) and Cramlington (3.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 2.5 miles east |
| North Shields | 4 | 3.2 miles south-east |
| Cramlington | 1 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| South Shields | 5 | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.3 miles south |
| Gosforth | 2 | 4.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Backworth
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (5.0 from 96 reviews), 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-west |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (420 reviews) | 5.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Backworth at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Tyneside |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,399 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,821 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 39.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 518 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 21 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within North Tyneside | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wellfield Middle School — 1.6 miles George Stephenson High School — 1.6 miles Longbenton High School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 8,142 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 30,934 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Monkseaton Dental Practice, Whitley Bay — 2 miles New Smile Company, North Shields — 3 miles Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
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 Backworth
The nearest practice to Backworth is Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, 2.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Oraprime Orthodontics (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Backworth list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Backworth are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Studio Prosthetics in Whitley Bay, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Backworth
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Orthodontist in Backworth: Before booking anything in Backworth, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Backworth and the wider North Tyneside area. Backworth — a small village with a population of around 1,399 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Backworth
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Backworth sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.8% of Backworth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,821 residents in the neighbourhood around Backworth, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across North Tyneside. Backworth has 21 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Backworth are Wellfield Middle School (1.6 miles) and George Stephenson High School (1.6 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Backworth's Local Authority area covers 83 schools and 30,934 pupils, according to DfE figures. Backworth sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Backworth is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Backworth at a glance
Around 1,399 people live in Backworth, which is a small village within North Tyneside. The nearest other location we cover is Shiremoor, around 1 km to the east.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for West Holywell, Benton Square, Shiremoor, East Holywell, Palmersville, and Seghill.
What local practice data suggests in Backworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Backworth itself. The closest on record are Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, about 2 miles away; New Smile Company in North Shields, about 3 miles away; and Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 4 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Backworth Explained
Patients in Backworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Backworth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Backworth
Many people in Backworth delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Backworth runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Backworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Backworth
If Backworth, North Tyneside is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for West Holywell, Benton Square, Shiremoor, East Holywell, Palmersville, and Seghill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Backworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Backworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Backworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Backworth is Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, about 2.5 miles to the east. The next closest are Oraprime Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and New Smile Company (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Backworth?
Our register has 21 practices within 5 miles of Backworth, 35 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Backworth?
The nearest practice to Backworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Studio Prosthetics in Whitley Bay, about 3.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Burnett Dental Group (3.8 miles) and Grange Road West Dental Practice (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Backworth, North Tyneside?
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 Backworth, North Tyneside?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.