Orthodontic practices near Old Benwell
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Benwell, 31 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 0.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 1.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 2.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Benwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Benwell, 0.8 miles north-east; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (2.4 miles east) and Gosforth (2.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Benwell | 2 | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 2.4 miles east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 2.9 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Newburn | 1 | 3.2 miles west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 3.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Benwell
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), 4.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 4.2 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 9.6 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 3.2 miles west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 2.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Benwell 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 23.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,683 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,489 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Newcastle upon Tyne | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Excelsior Academy — 0.6 miles St Cuthbert's High School — 0.6 miles Sacred Heart Catholic High School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,029 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 | Neo Orthodontics, Benwell — under a mile Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle, Gosforth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 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 Old Benwell
The nearest practice to Old Benwell is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Neo Orthodontics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Old Benwell list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Old Benwell are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Benwell
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Useful local orthodontic context for Old Benwell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Benwell itself. The closest on record are Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, under a mile away; Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away; and Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Old Benwell
By ONS classification, Old Benwell falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Old Benwell falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 23.8% of Old Benwell's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Old Benwell, 8.6% of the 2,683 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 (18), Old Benwell has more choice than 89% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Old Benwell are Excelsior Academy (0.6 miles) and St Cuthbert's High School (0.6 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Benwell's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 46,647 pupils, according to DfE figures. Old Benwell falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Benwell is about 2 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
About Old Benwell
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Old Benwell
Orthodontic treatment in Old Benwell 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Old Benwell follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Old Benwell
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Old Benwell has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Old Benwell — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Old Benwell. ONS classifies Old Benwell as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Old Benwell. 23.8% of Old Benwell's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Old Benwell, 8.6% of the 2,683 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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 (18), Old Benwell has more choice than 89% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Old Benwell are served by secondary schools including Excelsior Academy (0.6 miles) and St Cuthbert's High School (0.6 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Benwell's Local Authority area covers 107 schools and 46,647 pupils, according to DfE figures. Old Benwell falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Old Benwell is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Benwell itself. The nearest we do hold are Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, under a mile away; Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away; and Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Old Benwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Benwell
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Old Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne. This page links onward to Benwell, Derwent Haugh, Scotswood, Denton Burn, Blaydon Haughs, and East Denton for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Benwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Benwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Benwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Benwell is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (1.9 miles) and Newcastle Dental Hospital (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Benwell?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Benwell, 31 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Benwell?
The nearest practice to Old Benwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 0.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (2.7 miles) and Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Benwell, 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 Old Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.