Orthodontic practices near Spital Tongues
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Spital Tongues, 37 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, 0.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 1.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, NewcastleWallsend | 1.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (811 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Spital Tongues with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newcastle upon Tyne, 0.3 miles east; the next are Benwell (1.3 miles west) and Wallsend (1.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 0.3 miles east |
| Benwell | 2 | 1.3 miles west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 1.6 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Spital Tongues
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), 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.6 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Spital Tongues 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 | 18.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,330 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 39.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 60.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 8,684 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.7% 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 | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — under a mile |
| Nearest secondary schools | North East Futures UTC — 1.1 miles Sacred Heart Catholic High School — 1.1 miles St Cuthbert's High School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 15,404 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 | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — under a mile Neo Orthodontics, Benwell — 1 miles Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle, Wallsend — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 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 Spital Tongues
Spital Tongues has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Spital Tongues list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Spital Tongues are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Spital Tongues
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Orthodontist in Spital Tongues: Before booking anything in Spital Tongues, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Arthur's Hill, Newcastle Helix, Town Moor, Brandling Village, Gosforth, and Newcastle upon Tyne.
Practice signals around Spital Tongues
There is no orthodontist on our records in Spital Tongues itself. The closest on record are Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away; Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about a mile away; and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend, about a mile away.
What official data says about Spital Tongues
ONS classifies Spital Tongues as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Spital Tongues's under-16 share sits at 18.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Spital Tongues, 5.4% of the 2,330 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 (18), Spital Tongues has more choice than 89% 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 Spital Tongues are served by secondary schools including North East Futures UTC (1.1 miles) and Sacred Heart Catholic High School (1.1 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 107 schools and 46,647 pupils across Spital Tongues's Local Authority. Spital Tongues's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Spital Tongues is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away.
Local context for Spital Tongues
Town Moor is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Spital Tongues.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Spital Tongues
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Spital Tongues helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Spital Tongues
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Spital Tongues follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Spital Tongues
Patients in Spital Tongues have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Spital Tongues
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Spital Tongues — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Spital Tongues. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Spital Tongues
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne. You can keep exploring with related pages for Arthur's Hill, Newcastle Helix, Town Moor, Brandling Village, Gosforth, and Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Spital Tongues
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Spital Tongues often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Spital Tongues?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Spital Tongues is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 0.3 miles to the east. The next closest are M F Lee Dental Surgery (0.6 miles) and The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Spital Tongues?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Spital Tongues, 37 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Spital Tongues?
The nearest practice to Spital Tongues that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (1.1 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Spital Tongues, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.