Orthodontic practices near West Moor
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of West Moor, 36 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, NewcastleWallsend | 2.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (811 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.5 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 3.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to West Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gosforth, 2.4 miles south-west; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (2.4 miles south-west) and Wallsend (2.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth | 2 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.8 miles south |
| Cramlington | 1 | 3.9 miles north |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 4.5 miles east |
| North Shields | 4 | 4.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of West Moor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (5.0 from 96 reviews), 5.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 5.3 miles east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 4.1 miles south |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (420 reviews) | 4.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
West Moor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Tyneside |
| 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 | 24.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,809 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 35.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,380 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 91% of towns in England |
| Access within North Tyneside | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | George Stephenson High School — 0.5 miles Longbenton High School — 0.8 miles St Mary's Catholic School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,568 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 30,934 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough, Gosforth — 2 miles Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle, Wallsend — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 53 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 West Moor
West Moor is 2.4 miles from Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around West Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 West Moor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In West Moor
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Orthodontist in West Moor: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in West Moor. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across North Tyneside.
Where West Moor sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Camperdown, around 1 km to the north.
What we know about practices near West Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in West Moor itself. The nearest we do hold are Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2 miles away; Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away; and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend, about 3 miles away.
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Pages for Camperdown, Forest Hall, Longbenton, Killingworth Village, Killingworth, and Annitsford follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
West Moor in context
West Moor is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.2% of West Moor's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.3% of the 1,809 residents in West Moor's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across North Tyneside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), West Moor has more choice than 91% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in West Moor are served by secondary schools including George Stephenson High School (0.5 miles) and Longbenton High School (0.8 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 30,934 pupils across West Moor's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, West Moor sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, West Moor is about 4 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in West Moor
Patients in West Moor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in West Moor — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering West Moor — comparing a couple is worthwhile. West Moor is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 24.2% of West Moor's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.3% of the 1,809 residents in West Moor's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across North Tyneside. West Moor has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to West Moor are George Stephenson High School (0.5 miles) and Longbenton High School (0.8 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 30,934 pupils across West Moor's Local Authority. West Moor falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to West Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in West Moor itself. The nearest we do hold are Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2 miles away; Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away; and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in West Moor
Starting orthodontic treatment in West Moor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in West Moor
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in West Moor runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around West Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around West Moor
If West Moor, North Tyneside is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Camperdown, Forest Hall, Longbenton, Killingworth Village, Killingworth, and Annitsford may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in West Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in West Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to West Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to West Moor is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist (2.4 miles) and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near West Moor?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of West Moor, 36 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near West Moor?
The nearest practice to West Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (3.3 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in West Moor, North Tyneside?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in West Moor, North Tyneside?
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.