NHS Treatment in Parkside Glade 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 | 12.2% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of 1,359 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — under a mile; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cramlington Learning Village — 1.1 miles Whytrig Middle School — 2.5 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — about 8 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to 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 Parkside Glade
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Parkside Glade, 33 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, 0.3 miles south-west. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Burnett Dental Group, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 6.2 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 | 7.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 7.7 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 Parkside Glade with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Cramlington, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Blyth (4.0 miles north-east) and Gosforth (6.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cramlington | 1 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Blyth | 1 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Whitley Bay | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 4 | 7.4 miles south |
| Wallsend | 2 | 8.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Parkside Glade
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), 7.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (122 reviews) | 7.4 miles south |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 8.6 miles south |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 4.8 (138 reviews) | 8.5 miles south-west |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 4.8 (37 reviews) | 0.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Parkside Glade, 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 8 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Parkside Glade 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 Parkside Glade, 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. Understanding its limits helps families in Parkside Glade plan around realistic waiting times.
How Long Is the NHS Wait in Parkside Glade?
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 Costs in Parkside Glade
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Private treatment in Parkside Glade trades cost for speed and choice — around £1,500–£3,500 for metal braces, but starting within weeks and with ceramic, lingual and aligner options on the table.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Parkside Glade
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.
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Parkside Glade. Parkside Glade'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). In the census neighbourhood around Parkside Glade, 4.9% of the 1,359 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Parkside Glade is about 8 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Officially, Parkside Glade is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Parkside Glade has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.2% of residents are under 16. The closest secondary schools to Parkside Glade are Cramlington Learning Village (1.1 miles) and Whytrig Middle School (2.5 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Parkside Glade's Local Authority has 174 schools educating 45,014 pupils (DfE data). There is no orthodontist on our records in Parkside Glade itself. The nearest we do hold are Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, under a mile away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 4 miles away; and Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, about 6 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.
Kids' Braces & Interceptive Treatment in Parkside Glade
Orthodontic problems in children are often best identified early. Parents in Parkside Glade 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 Orthodontics for Children in Parkside Glade
Children in Parkside Glade who meet the IOTN eligibility threshold are entitled to NHS-funded orthodontic treatment. Referrals are made by the child's dentist once most adult teeth have erupted. NHS treatment for children is almost always metal fixed braces.
NHS Brace Eligibility in Parkside Glade
NHS orthodontic treatment is not available to everyone. NHS-contracted orthodontists in Northumberland apply the same national criteria consistently. If NHS funding isn't available, private treatment has no eligibility threshold and no waiting list.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Parkside Glade
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Parkside Glade. NHS funding for adults is generally limited to severe clinical cases — such as jaw surgery patients or those with significant cleft palate-related needs. Cosmetic adult orthodontics is not NHS-funded.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Parkside Glade
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Parkside Glade?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Parkside Glade is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (4.0 miles) and Monkseaton Dental Practice (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Parkside Glade?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Parkside Glade, 33 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Parkside Glade?
The nearest practice to Parkside Glade that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (4.0 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (6.2 miles).
What NHS area is Parkside Glade in for dental services?
NHS dental commissioning in Parkside Glade falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
How deprived is Parkside Glade compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Parkside Glade is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How many pupils are in Parkside Glade's Local Authority?
DfE figures put 174 schools and 45,014 pupils across Parkside Glade's Local Authority.
Which towns are close to Parkside Glade?
Nearby towns include Hall Close Green, Parkside Chase, Hall Close Grange.
Is NHS orthodontic treatment as good as private?
Clinically, yes — specialist-delivered NHS treatment gets excellent results. The real differences are appliance choice and speed: NHS means metal braces and a wait, private opens up ceramic, aligner and lingual options straight away.
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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