Orthodontic practices near The Butts
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Butts; 3 practices within 20. The closest is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 13.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant ClinicMorpeth | 13.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (214 reviews) |
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 16.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 18.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Oraprime OrthodonticsWhitley Bay | 21.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Monkseaton Dental PracticeWhitley Bay | 22.2 miles south | – | – | – | 3.3 (21 reviews) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 22.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 23.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 23.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Butts with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morpeth, 13.0 miles south; the next are Blyth (16.0 miles south) and Cramlington (18.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
| Blyth | 1 | 16.0 miles south |
| Cramlington | 1 | 18.3 miles south |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 21.8 miles south |
| Gosforth | 2 | 23.5 miles south |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 8 | 23.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Butts
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth (4.9 from 214 reviews), 13.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant ClinicMorpeth | 4.9 (214 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 4.8 (37 reviews) | 18.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Butts 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 | 10.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,334 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5% aged 16 to 24 and 16.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 60 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Northumberland | 282nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 407 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Northumberland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Coquet Community School — 1.6 miles The Duchess's Community High School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 567 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 | 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic, Morpeth — 13 miles Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd, Blyth — 16 miles Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Orthodontics — 12 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 The Butts
The nearest practice to The Butts is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 13 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (24.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around The Butts list clear aligners, the nearest 18.3 miles 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 The Butts are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, 16 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 The Butts to 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Butts
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Orthodontist in The Butts: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in The Butts, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Northumberland and the surrounding area.
Area profile for The Butts
The Butts is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. The Butts has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,334 residents in the neighbourhood around The Butts, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland. People in The Butts usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 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 The Butts are Coquet Community School (1.6 miles) and The Duchess's Community High School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 174 schools and 45,014 pupils across The Butts's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, The Butts is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Butts is about 25 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
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Related pages for Church Side, Warkworth, Amble, High Buston, Togston, and Low Buston are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What local practice data suggests in The Butts
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Butts itself. The nearest recorded are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 13 miles away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16 miles away; and Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 18 miles away.
A quick look at The Butts
The nearest other location we cover is Church Side, under 1 km to the north.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Butts
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Butts has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in The Butts — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers The Butts directly, though Orthodontics (about 12 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, The Butts falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Butts. The Butts's under-16 share, 10.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,334 residents in the neighbourhood around The Butts, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6% average across Northumberland. People in The Butts usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Butts are served by secondary schools including Coquet Community School (1.6 miles) and The Duchess's Community High School (4.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. The Butts's Local Authority area covers 174 schools and 45,014 pupils, according to DfE figures. The Butts's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Butts is about 25 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Butts. The closest on record are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 13 miles away; Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16 miles away; and Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 18 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Butts
Orthodontic treatment in The Butts 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in The Butts follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Butts. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Butts
This part of the page places The Butts, Northumberland in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Church Side, Warkworth, Amble, High Buston, Togston, and Low Buston may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Butts
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Butts often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Butts?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Butts is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 13.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (16.0 miles) and Burnett Dental Group (18.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Butts?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Butts, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Morpeth, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Butts?
The nearest practice to The Butts that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Burnett Dental Group (18.3 miles) and The Dental Studio Prosthetics (22.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Butts, Northumberland?
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 The Butts, Northumberland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.