NHS Treatment in Southfield Green 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 | 11.5% (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of 1,191 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — 1.1 miles; 13 within 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cramlington Learning Village — 0.6 miles North Gosforth Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — about 6 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% 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 Southfield Green
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Southfield Green, 36 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, 1.1 miles north. The nearest listing NHS orthodontics is Burnett Dental Group, 1.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 4.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 5.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 6.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 6.3 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 Southfield Green with practices listing NHS orthodontics
The closest town with practices listing NHS orthodontics is Cramlington, 1.1 miles north; the next are Gosforth (4.9 miles south) and Blyth (5.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cramlington | 1 | 1.1 miles north |
| Gosforth | 1 | 4.9 miles south |
| Blyth | 1 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Whitley Bay | 1 | 5.8 miles east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 4 | 6.0 miles south |
| Wallsend | 2 | 7.0 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 Southfield Green
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), 6.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (122 reviews) | 6.0 miles south |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 4.8 (138 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 4.8 (37 reviews) | 1.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The NHS route from Southfield Green, step by step
| Step | Where it is from here |
|---|---|
| 1. Your dentist screens | The nearest general dentist on our register is Rivenhall Dental Practice, 1 miles 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, 1.1 miles 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 6 miles away. |
| 4. Who commissions it | NHS dental services around Southfield Green 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.
NHS orthodontic treatment in Southfield Green follows a structured pathway from your dentist through to a specialist. The process starts with your dentist, includes a formal eligibility assessment, and places you on a waiting list. For those who don't qualify or can't wait, private treatment fills the gap effectively.
Your NHS Journey Step by Step in Southfield Green
From first check-up to retainers, the NHS process in Southfield Green runs like this:
- Dental check-up: Your dentist performs an initial IOTN assessment and, if eligible, makes a formal referral.
- Referral to NHS orthodontist: You join the waiting list for the local NHS orthodontic service covering Southfield Green.
- Specialist assessment: An orthodontist confirms your IOTN score, takes records, and confirms whether NHS treatment proceeds.
- Brace fitting: Metal fixed braces are fitted — typically 60–90 minutes.
- Active treatment: Adjustment appointments every 6–8 weeks for 18–24 months on average.
- Retention: Retainers provided at completion as part of the NHS course of care.
NHS Orthodontic Access in Southfield Green
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 orthodontic waiting times in Northumberland vary significantly by practice and by how the referral was made.
Southfield Green has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Rivenhall Dental Practice — is about a mile away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Southfield Green falls in a less deprived area than most of England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. In the census neighbourhood around Southfield Green, 4.2% of the 1,191 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Southfield Green is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away. For NHS dental services, Southfield Green falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Southfield Green is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Southfield Green's under-16 share, 11.5%, is below the typical level. Secondary-age pupils near Southfield Green attend schools such as Cramlington Learning Village (0.6 miles) and North Gosforth Academy (1.8 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 174 schools and 45,014 pupils in Southfield Green's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Southfield Green has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Southfield Green itself. The closest on record are Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about a mile away; Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 5 miles away; and Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 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.
What NHS Treatment Costs in Southfield Green
An NHS course covers the entire treatment: appointments, the brace, adjustments, de-bonding and retainers.
Going private for the same metal braces in Southfield Green costs roughly £1,500–£3,500; you're paying for immediate access and appliance choice rather than a better clinical result.
Orthodontic Eligibility in Southfield Green
Eligibility for NHS braces is decided by a clinical scoring system, not by appearance alone. Even visibly crooked teeth may score below the threshold, which is why understanding IOTN matters. Understanding the scoring in advance means a more informed conversation with your dentist.
Adult NHS Orthodontic Access in Southfield Green
Adults (18 and over) are rarely eligible for NHS orthodontic treatment in Southfield Green. 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.
Orthodontic Treatment for Children in Southfield Green
Children's orthodontics in Southfield Green covers a spectrum from early monitoring to active interceptive treatment. Understanding the difference between monitoring, interceptive and definitive treatment helps parents navigate it. It means the right treatment at the right time rather than rushing in early.
NHS Orthodontics for Children in Southfield Green
Children in Southfield Green 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.
Frequently Asked Questions — NHS Treatment in Southfield Green
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southfield Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southfield Green is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 1.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (4.9 miles) and Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Southfield Green?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Southfield Green, 36 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Southfield Green?
The nearest practice to Southfield Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (4.9 miles) and Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (5.0 miles).
How deprived is Southfield Green compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Southfield Green is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Which towns are close to Southfield Green?
Hall Close Chase, High Pit, Hall Close Glade are within easy reach of Southfield Green.
Is Southfield Green a family area?
11.5% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which NHS body covers Southfield Green for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Southfield Green falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Can adults access NHS orthodontics in Southfield Green?
Adult access to NHS orthodontics in Northumberland is very limited — generally restricted to jaw surgery patients or exceptional functional cases. Most adult orthodontic treatment is privately funded.
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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