Orthodontic practices near Benwell
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Benwell, 33 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 0.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 0.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 2.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Benwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Benwell, 0.5 miles north-east; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (2.0 miles north-east) and Felling (2.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Benwell | 2 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 2.9 miles east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 2.9 miles north |
| Wallsend | 3 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Benwell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley (5.0 from 443 reviews), 3.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 9.2 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 3.6 miles west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 2.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Benwell at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 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 | 6,500 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,693 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 41.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 44.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,085 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Newcastle upon Tyne | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Cuthbert's High School — 0.6 miles Excelsior Academy — 0.9 miles Sacred Heart Catholic High School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,029 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 107 schools, 46,647 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 54 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 Benwell
The nearest practice to Benwell is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Neo Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Benwell list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Benwell are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Benwell
Newcastle upon Tyne12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Benwell
Orthodontist in Benwell: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Benwell often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Benwell or another part of Newcastle upon Tyne. Benwell — a small town with a population of around 6,500 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Benwell
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Benwell or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 mention fixed braces; 2 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 2, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 2. Nearby practice records include Neo Orthodontics and The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead.
Local snapshot of Benwell
With a population of roughly 6,500, Benwell is a small town within Newcastle upon Tyne. Old Benwell is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Benwell.
What official data says about Benwell
Benwell is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 23.3% of Benwell's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,693 residents in Benwell's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Newcastle upon Tyne. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Benwell is better served than 89% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Benwell are served by secondary schools including St Cuthbert's High School (0.6 miles) and Excelsior Academy (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 107 schools and 46,647 pupils across Benwell's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Benwell among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Benwell is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Old Benwell, South Benwell, Derwent Haugh, Beechgrove, Scotswood, and Blakelaw.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Benwell
Starting orthodontic treatment in Benwell can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Old Benwell, South Benwell and Scotswood regularly visit orthodontists in Benwell.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Benwell follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Benwell
Patients in Benwell have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms. People from Old Benwell, South Benwell and Scotswood regularly visit orthodontists in Benwell.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Benwell
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Benwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Benwell
These links help widen your research beyond Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Old Benwell, South Benwell, Derwent Haugh, Beechgrove, Scotswood, and Blakelaw may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Benwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Benwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Benwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Benwell is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Newcastle Dental Hospital (2.0 miles) and The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Benwell?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Benwell, 33 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Benwell?
The nearest practice to Benwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (2.3 miles) and Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.