NHS Treatment in Hazon 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of 2,049 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd, Blyth — 16.1 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coquet Community School — 4.3 miles The Duchess's Community High School — 4.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — about 24 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% 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 Hazon
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Hazon; 3 practices within 20. The closest is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 11.2 miles south. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd, 16.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 16.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 17.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 22.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 22.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 24.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 24.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazon with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Blyth, 16.1 miles south-east; the next are Cramlington (17.5 miles south) and Whitley Bay (22.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blyth | 1 | 16.1 miles south-east |
| Cramlington | 1 | 17.5 miles south |
| Whitley Bay | 1 | 22.4 miles south-east |
| Gosforth | 1 | 22.8 miles south |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 4 | 24.2 miles south |
| Benwell | 1 | 24.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Hazon, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Orthodontics, 11.2 miles away. They check the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need and refer. |
| 2. The NHS orthodontic practice | The nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd, Blyth, 16.1 miles 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 24 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Hazon 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.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Hazon follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. For eligible under-18s it's outstanding value — full treatment at no charge at all. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Hazon?
Many patients in Northumberland wait 18 months or longer between NHS referral and treatment starting. During this period teeth continue to develop and cases can become more complex. Private treatment, while more expensive, begins promptly and offers far greater choice of treatment type.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Hazon
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. NHS waiting times in Northumberland are not fixed — they depend on the referring practice and local demand at the time.
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hazon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Hazon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Census 2021 counts 2,049 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazon, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6% average across Northumberland. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hazon is about 24 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. Hazon 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. Hazon has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12% of residents are under 16. Secondary-age pupils near Hazon attend schools such as Coquet Community School (4.3 miles) and The Duchess's Community High School (4.8 miles). Hazon's Local Authority has 174 schools educating 45,014 pupils (DfE data). People in Hazon usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hazon itself. The closest on record are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 11 miles away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16 miles away; and Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 18 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 vs Private Fees in Hazon
On the NHS, one course of treatment runs from fitting right through to retainers, with nothing added along the way.
Going private for the same metal braces in Hazon 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 Hazon
Many patients in Hazon are surprised they don't automatically qualify for NHS braces. The Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN) is the primary tool used across Northumberland to decide who receives funded treatment. Knowing where you stand before the referral process saves time and manages expectations in Hazon.
Eligibility in Hazon — Local Context
Waiting times for NHS orthodontic treatment in Northumberland differ considerably between practices and can change over time.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Hazon
Children's orthodontics in Hazon covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. The aim is to monitor development and intervene at the right time, not to begin treatment immediately. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
The Age-7 Assessment
British Orthodontic Society guidance points to age 7 for an assessment where there's a noticeable concern — by then most children have their first permanent molars and incisors through, which is enough for an orthodontist to judge jaw relationships, arch development, bite and likely future crowding.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Hazon
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazon is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 11.2 miles to the south. The next closest are Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (16.1 miles) and Burnett Dental Group (17.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hazon, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Morpeth, 11.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hazon?
The nearest practice to Hazon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Burnett Dental Group (17.5 miles) and The Dental Studio Prosthetics (22.4 miles).
Is tooth decay common among young children near Hazon?
OHID figures for this ICB show 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay.
Is Hazon a family area?
Census data puts 12% of Hazon's population at under 16.
Which county covers Hazon?
Hazon is in Northumberland.
How many schools are in Hazon's area?
There are 174 schools and 45,014 pupils in Hazon's Local Authority area, per DfE data.
Are NHS orthodontists the same as private ones?
Often the same specialist orthodontists provide both NHS and private care, sometimes from the same practice. The clinical skill is identical; what differs is the appliance choice, waiting time and level of personalisation between the two funding routes.
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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