Orthodontic practices near Town Moor
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Town Moor, 38 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, 0.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, NewcastleWallsend | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (811 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 1.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Town Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newcastle upon Tyne, 0.2 miles north-west; the next are Wallsend (1.1 miles north-east) and Gosforth (1.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 0.2 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 1.6 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 1.7 miles west |
| Felling | 1 | 1.7 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Town Moor
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), 3.4 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.4 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 7.6 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Town Moor 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 | 5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 3,575 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 60.7% aged 16 to 24 and 17.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 57.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,905 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.2% 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 | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 2% 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 — 0.9 miles Sacred Heart Catholic High School — 1.5 miles Jesmond Park Academy — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 16,009 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 Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle, Wallsend — 1 miles Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough, Gosforth — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 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 Town Moor
The nearest practice to Town Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Town Moor list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Town Moor 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, under a mile 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 Town Moor
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Orthodontist in Town Moor: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Town Moor? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Town Moor itself or elsewhere in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Spital Tongues, Brandling Village, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, Arthur's Hill, and Gosforth if you are weighing up more than one location.
Area profile for Town Moor
ONS classifies Town Moor as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Town Moor sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Town Moor's under-16 share, 5%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Town Moor, 2% of the 3,575 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. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Town Moor is better served than 89% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Town Moor are North East Futures UTC (0.9 miles) and Sacred Heart Catholic High School (1.5 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 107 schools and 46,647 pupils in Town Moor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Town Moor'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 Town Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away.
Practice signals around Town Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Town Moor itself. The nearest we do hold are Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away; Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend, about a mile away; and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2 miles away.
Town Moor at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Spital Tongues, under 1 km to the west.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Town Moor
Patients in Town Moor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Town Moor — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Town Moor vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Town Moor falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Town Moor falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. With just 5% of residents under 16, Town Moor skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 3,575 residents in the neighbourhood around Town Moor, 2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Newcastle upon Tyne. Town Moor has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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. The closest secondary schools to Town Moor are North East Futures UTC (0.9 miles) and Sacred Heart Catholic High School (1.5 miles). 14 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 107 schools and 46,647 pupils in Town Moor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Town Moor sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Town Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Town Moor. The nearest we do hold are Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away; Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend, about a mile away; and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Town Moor
Orthodontic treatment in Town Moor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Town Moor
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Town Moor 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 Town Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Town Moor
These links help widen your research beyond Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Spital Tongues, Brandling Village, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, Arthur's Hill, and Gosforth.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Town Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Town Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Town Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Town Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 0.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are M F Lee Dental Surgery (0.3 miles) and The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Town Moor?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Town Moor, 38 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Town Moor?
The nearest practice to Town Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (0.9 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Town Moor, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.