Orthodontic practices near Melton Park
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Melton Park, 35 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 1.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, NewcastleWallsend | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (811 reviews) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 3.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Melton Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.1 miles south; the next are Gosforth (1.2 miles south) and Wallsend (2.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 1.1 miles south |
| Gosforth | 2 | 1.2 miles south |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.0 miles south |
| Benwell | 2 | 3.1 miles south-west |
| Felling | 1 | 4.4 miles south |
| Cramlington | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Melton Park
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), 6.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.1 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 6.8 miles east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Melton Park 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,528 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within Newcastle upon Tyne | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Gosforth East Middle School — 0.4 miles Gosforth Academy — 0.5 miles Gosforth Central Middle School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 13,762 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) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist, Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 miles Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough, Gosforth — 1 miles Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle, Wallsend — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 35 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 Melton Park
The nearest practice to Melton Park is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 35 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (2.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Melton Park list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Melton Park are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Melton Park
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Orthodontist in Melton Park: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Melton Park. It is relevant to searches focused on both Melton Park and the wider Newcastle upon Tyne area.
What official data says about Melton Park
By ONS classification, Melton Park falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Melton Park sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.3% of Melton Park's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Melton Park, 5.8% of the 1,528 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Newcastle upon Tyne, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (16), Melton Park has more choice than 87% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Melton Park are served by secondary schools including Gosforth East Middle School (0.4 miles) and Gosforth Academy (0.5 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Melton Park's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 46,647 pupils, according to DfE figures. Melton Park falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Melton Park is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Melton Park
Brunton Park is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Melton Park.
What we know about practices near Melton Park
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Melton Park itself. The closest on record are Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, about a mile away; Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about a mile away; and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Brunton Park, Gosforth, North Brunton, West Jesmond, Hazlerigg, and Wideopen follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Melton Park
Many people in Melton Park delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Melton Park
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Melton Park. Melton Park's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Melton Park falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Melton Park's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,528 residents in the neighbourhood around Melton Park, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Newcastle upon Tyne. With 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, Melton Park is better served than 87% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Melton Park are served by secondary schools including Gosforth East Middle School (0.4 miles) and Gosforth Academy (0.5 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Melton Park's Local Authority has 107 schools educating 46,647 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Melton Park among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Melton Park is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Melton Park
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Melton Park has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Melton Park
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 Melton Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Melton Park
This part of the page places Melton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Brunton Park, Gosforth, North Brunton, West Jesmond, Hazlerigg, and Wideopen may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Melton Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Melton Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Melton Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Melton Park is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (1.2 miles) and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Melton Park?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Melton Park, 35 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Melton Park?
The nearest practice to Melton Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 1.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (2.5 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (3.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Melton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Melton Park, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.