Orthodontic practices near Settlingstones
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Settlingstones; 1 practice within 10 and 4 practices within 20. The closest is Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, 6.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (576 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 19.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 19.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (53 reviews) |
| QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITEDConsett | 19.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 21.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 22.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 22.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 23.0 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 Settlingstones with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hexham, 6.1 miles south-east; the next are Newburn (19.2 miles east) and Consett (19.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hexham | 1 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 19.2 miles east |
| Consett | 2 | 19.5 miles south-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 21.9 miles east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 22.5 miles east |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 22.7 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 Settlingstones
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), 19.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 19.2 miles east |
| Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant CentreHexham | 4.9 (576 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Consett CarparkConsett | 4.2 (53 reviews) | 19.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Settlingstones at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Northumberland |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,148 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Northumberland | 152nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 407 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Northumberland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Haydon Bridge High School — 2.4 miles Queen Elizabeth High School — 5.5 miles Hexham Middle School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 392 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 174 schools, 45,014 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, Hexham — 6 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 19 miles Consett Carpark, Consett — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 4 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 Settlingstones
The nearest practice to Settlingstones is Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, 6.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 4.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (21.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Settlingstones list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Settlingstones are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ryton Dental in Newburn, 19.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Settlingstones to Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Settlingstones
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Orthodontist in Settlingstones: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Settlingstones keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Settlingstones itself or elsewhere in Northumberland.
Local snapshot of Settlingstones
Just around 3 km east, Newbrough is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local provider signals in Settlingstones
There is no orthodontist on our records in Settlingstones itself. The nearest recorded are Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, about 6 miles away; Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 19 miles away; and Consett Carpark, about 20 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Newbrough, Grindon, Haydon Bridge, Elrington, Fourstones, and Simonburn.
Area profile for Settlingstones
Settlingstones — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Settlingstones's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Settlingstones, 5.5% of the 1,148 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Settlingstones usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Settlingstones attend schools such as Haydon Bridge High School (2.4 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Settlingstones's Local Authority area covers 174 schools and 45,014 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Settlingstones is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Settlingstones is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 25 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Settlingstones
Orthodontic treatment in Settlingstones is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Settlingstones
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Settlingstones
Orthodontic practices in and around Settlingstones vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Settlingstones is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Settlingstones sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.1% of Settlingstones's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,148 residents in the neighbourhood around Settlingstones, 5.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland. Settlingstones has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Settlingstones are Haydon Bridge High School (2.4 miles) and Queen Elizabeth High School (5.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 174 schools and 45,014 pupils across Settlingstones's Local Authority. Settlingstones sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Settlingstones is about 25 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Settlingstones
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Settlingstones has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Settlingstones
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Settlingstones. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Settlingstones
These links help widen your research beyond Settlingstones, Northumberland if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Newbrough, Grindon, Haydon Bridge, Elrington, Fourstones, and Simonburn.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Settlingstones
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Settlingstones often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Settlingstones?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Settlingstones is Hexham Dental Clinic, Cosmetic & Implant Centre, about 6.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ryton Dental (19.2 miles) and Consett Carpark (19.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Settlingstones?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Settlingstones, 1 practice within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hexham, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Settlingstones?
The nearest practice to Settlingstones that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 19.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include QUEENSWAY ORTHODONTICS (NORTH) LIMITED (19.5 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (23.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Settlingstones, Northumberland?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Settlingstones, Northumberland?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.