NHS Treatment in Hall Close Chase at a Glance
| 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) |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of 1,345 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — under a mile; 12 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cramlington Learning Village — 0.3 miles North Gosforth Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — about 7 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.5% of residents in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices listing NHS orthodontics near Hall Close Chase
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Hall Close Chase, 34 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, 0.5 miles north-east. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Burnett Dental Group, 0.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 0.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 7.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hall Close Chase with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Cramlington, 0.5 miles north-east; the next are Blyth (4.8 miles north-east) and Gosforth (5.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cramlington | 1 | 0.5 miles north-east |
| Blyth | 1 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 1 | 5.4 miles south |
| Whitley Bay | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 4 | 6.6 miles south |
| Benwell | 1 | 7.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hall Close Chase
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham in Newcastle upon Tyne (4.9 from 122 reviews), 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (122 reviews) | 6.6 miles south |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 4.8 (138 reviews) | 7.7 miles south |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 4.8 (37 reviews) | 0.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hall Close Chase, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Burnett Dental Group, under a mile away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington, under a mile away. Referrals go to a practice with an NHS contract. |
| 3. The hospital for complex cases | The nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hall Close Chase are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. |
NHS orthodontics is free for eligible under-18s and is reached by referral. Distances are straight-line.
For families in Hall Close Chase, the NHS pathway offers a subsidised route to fixed braces for eligible children. It's free for eligible under-18s and aimed primarily at children and teenagers with significant malocclusion. The main limitation is waiting time, which can be substantial across Northumberland.
NHS Waiting Times in Hall Close Chase
NHS orthodontic waiting times in Northumberland vary and can range from 12 to 36 months from referral to treatment starting. For families where timing is important — particularly approaching the optimal treatment age — private orthodontics eliminates the wait entirely and typically begins within a few weeks of consultation.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hall Close Chase
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Northumberland differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Practices serving Hall Close Chase differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. National deprivation data ranks Hall Close Chase among England's more deprived areas. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Census 2021 counts 1,345 residents in the neighbourhood around Hall Close Chase, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6% average across Northumberland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hall Close Chase is about 7 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. Hall Close Chase 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. 16.8% of Hall Close Chase's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Families in Hall Close Chase are served by secondary schools including Cramlington Learning Village (0.3 miles) and North Gosforth Academy (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 174 schools and 45,014 pupils across Hall Close Chase's Local Authority. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hall Close Chase itself. The closest on record are Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, under a mile away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 5 miles away; and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 5 miles away. NHS capacity is limited — practices often have closed lists for new NHS patients, which is why private treatment is the realistic route for many adults and for those who cannot wait.
NHS Orthodontic Costs in Hall Close Chase
The NHS route covers the whole course, from the specialist assessment to the retainers at the end.
Going private for the same metal braces in Hall Close Chase costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Hall Close Chase
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Understanding the IOTN Score
The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the two-part scoring system orthodontists across Northumberland use to decide whether a patient qualifies for NHS treatment.
Children's Orthodontics in Hall Close Chase
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Hall Close Chase increasingly bring children for a first assessment around age 7-8. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Treatment for Children in Hall Close Chase
Eligible children under 18 in Hall Close Chase are entitled to NHS orthodontic treatment free of charge. The process starts with a dentist IOTN assessment and formal referral to the local NHS orthodontic service.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hall Close Chase
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hall Close Chase?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hall Close Chase is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (4.8 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hall Close Chase?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Hall Close Chase, 34 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hall Close Chase?
The nearest practice to Hall Close Chase that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 0.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (4.8 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (5.4 miles).
Is Hall Close Chase a family area?
16.8% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
What kind of area is Hall Close Chase?
By ONS classification, Hall Close Chase falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
What NHS area is Hall Close Chase in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Hall Close Chase falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
How's children's dental health in Hall Close Chase's area?
Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay, per OHID data.
Will I lose NHS eligibility if I turn 18 while waiting?
It's a genuine risk on a long waiting list — NHS funding is age-sensitive, so a case eligible at 16 might be assessed differently at 18. If you're close to that age and eligible now, ask about timescales; it can tip the decision toward going private.
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.
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