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Orthodontic practices near Hexham

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Hexham, 1 practice within 10 and 18 practices within 20. The closest is Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, 0.1 miles west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham0.1 miles west––✓4.9 (576 reviews)
Consett CarparkConsett13.3 miles south-east–––4.2 (53 reviews)
QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett13.4 miles south-east✓–––
Ryton DentalNewburn13.5 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (666 reviews)
Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain16.5 miles south-east–––4.2 (10 reviews)
The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell16.5 miles east–✓✓4.8 (172 reviews)
Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth17.2 miles east–––4.9 (310 reviews)
Neo OrthodonticsBenwell17.3 miles east✓✓✓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 Hexham with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hexham, 0.1 miles west; the next are Consett (13.3 miles south-east) and Newburn (13.5 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hexham10.1 miles west
Consett213.3 miles south-east
Newburn113.5 miles east
Annfield Plain116.5 miles south-east
Benwell216.5 miles east
Gosforth217.2 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hexham

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ryton Dental in Newburn (4.9 from 666 reviews), 13.5 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Ryton DentalNewburn4.9 (666 reviews)13.5 miles east
Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham4.9 (576 reviews)0.1 miles west
The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne4.9 (485 reviews)19.3 miles east
SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne4.9 (420 reviews)19.3 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Hexham at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaNorthumberland
NHS dental servicesNHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of England
Population11,388
Residents under 1613.9% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,445 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car18.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre478 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Northumberland1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 407 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.5% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Northumberland
Nearest university dental hospitalNewcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 19 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsSt Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham — 0.7 miles
Queen Elizabeth High School — 0.8 miles
Hexham Middle School — 0.8 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles3 schools, about 2,086 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area174 schools, 45,014 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.3% across the local ICB (OHID)
Orthodontic practices on record1
Practices within 10 and 20 miles1 within 10 miles, 18 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 Hexham

Hexham has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 18.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (16.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Hexham 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 Hexham are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, 13.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 19 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Hexham

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Explore braces and aligners in Hexham

Orthodontist in Hexham: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Hexham keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Northumberland and the surrounding area. Hexham — a market town with a population of around 11,388 — is covered on this page specifically.

Hexham in context

ONS classifies Hexham as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Hexham sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Hexham skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.5% of the 2,445 residents in Hexham's census neighbourhood, below the 6% average across Northumberland. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hexham attend schools such as St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (0.7 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Hexham's Local Authority area covers 174 schools and 45,014 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Hexham among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Hexham is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

A quick look at Hexham

Hexham is home to around 11,388 people, classing it as a market town within Northumberland. Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Warden, the closest linked location.

Browse nearby orthodontic locations

Related pages for Acomb, Anick, Warden, Juniper, Wall, and Ordley are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.

Practice signals around Hexham

Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Hexham or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options. Nearby practice records include Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hexham

The orthodontic landscape in Hexham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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. People from Anick, Warden and Acomb regularly visit orthodontists in Hexham.

Treatment Options in Hexham — Local Context

There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Hexham. By ONS classification, Hexham falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hexham falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Hexham has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,445 residents in the neighbourhood around Hexham, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hexham attend schools such as St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (0.7 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 174 schools and 45,014 pupils in Hexham's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Hexham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hexham is about 19 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. Looking at the 1 practice listed around Hexham, 1 records private treatment, 1 advertises clear aligners and 1 mentions payment plans or finance. This is drawn from published practice information, so confirm the details that matter to you when you make contact. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. People from Anick, Warden, and Acomb regularly make use of Hexham's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.

The Orthodontic Journey in Hexham

Orthodontic treatment in Hexham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Anick, Warden and Acomb regularly visit orthodontists in Hexham.

What to Ask Before You Commit in Hexham

  • Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
  • What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
  • Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
  • What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
  • What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
  • Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hexham

We track 1 orthodontic practice serving Hexham and the surrounding area. Hexham 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. Census data puts only 13.9% of Hexham's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,445 residents in the neighbourhood around Hexham, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Hexham are St Joseph's Catholic Middle School, Hexham (0.7 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (0.8 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Hexham's Local Authority has 174 schools educating 45,014 pupils (DfE data). Hexham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hexham is about 19 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Anick, Warden, and Acomb regularly make use of Hexham's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hexham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Hexham

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hexham often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hexham?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hexham is Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, about 0.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Consett Carpark (13.3 miles) and QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (13.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Hexham?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Hexham, 1 practice within 10 miles and 18 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hexham?

The nearest practice to Hexham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED in Consett, about 13.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (13.5 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (17.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hexham, 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 Hexham, Northumberland?

Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.

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TitleHexham, Northumberland Clear Braces & Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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