Orthodontic practices near Felton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Felton; 1 practice within 10 and 4 practices within 20. The closest is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 9.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant ClinicMorpeth | 9.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (214 reviews) |
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 14.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 15.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 19.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| Oraprime OrthodonticsWhitley Bay | 20.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Monkseaton Dental PracticeWhitley Bay | 20.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.3 (21 reviews) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 20.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 20.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Felton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morpeth, 9.2 miles south; the next are Blyth (14.5 miles south-east) and Cramlington (15.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth | 1 | 9.2 miles south |
| Blyth | 1 | 14.5 miles south-east |
| Cramlington | 1 | 15.6 miles south |
| Gosforth | 2 | 19.9 miles south |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 20.2 miles south-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 20.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Felton
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth (4.9 from 310 reviews), 19.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 4.9 (310 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant ClinicMorpeth | 4.9 (214 reviews) | 9.2 miles south |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 4.8 (37 reviews) | 15.6 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felton 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,126 |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,049 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 57 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Northumberland | 215th closest to an orthodontic practice of 407 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Northumberland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 22 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coquet Community School — 5.1 miles |
| 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 | 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic, Morpeth — 9 miles Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd, Blyth — 14 miles Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 4 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 Felton
The nearest practice to Felton is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 9.2 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 4.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (20.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Felton list clear aligners, the nearest 15.6 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 Felton are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, 14.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Felton to 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felton
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Felton, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Felton and the wider Northumberland area. Felton — a small village with a population of around 1,126 — is covered on this page specifically.
Felton in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Felton sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12% of Felton's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,049 residents in the neighbourhood around Felton, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6% average across Northumberland. Felton has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Felton are Coquet Community School (5.1 miles). DfE figures put 174 schools and 45,014 pupils across Felton's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Felton sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Felton is about 22 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A quick look at Felton
With a population of roughly 1,126, Felton is a small village within Northumberland. Just around 1 km south, West Thirston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local treatment availability around Felton
There is no orthodontist on our records in Felton itself. The nearest we do hold are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 9 miles away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 14 miles away; and Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 16 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover West Thirston, East Thirston, Hazon, Burgham, Newton on the Moor, and Swarland as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Felton
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Felton helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Felton follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Felton
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Felton can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Felton — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Felton. Felton — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With just 12% of residents under 16, Felton skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,049 residents in the neighbourhood around Felton, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6% average across Northumberland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Felton; the nearest is about 9 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Felton are Coquet Community School (5.1 miles). Felton's Local Authority area covers 174 schools and 45,014 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Felton sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Felton is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 22 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Felton itself. The closest on record are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 9 miles away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 14 miles away; and Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felton
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Felton, Northumberland with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for West Thirston, East Thirston, Hazon, Burgham, Newton on the Moor, and Swarland follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Felton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felton is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 9.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (14.5 miles) and Burnett Dental Group (15.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Felton, 1 practice within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Morpeth, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felton?
The nearest practice to Felton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 14.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Burnett Dental Group (15.6 miles) and The Dental Studio Prosthetics (20.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felton, Northumberland?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Felton, Northumberland?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.