Orthodontic practices near Wingates
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wingates; 1 practice within 10 and 8 practices within 20. The closest is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 8.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant ClinicMorpeth | 8.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (214 reviews) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 15.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
| Sunderland Dental Equipment LtdBlyth | 16.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 17.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 18.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 19.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 19.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 19.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wingates with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Morpeth, 8.4 miles south-east; the next are Cramlington (15.4 miles south-east) and Blyth (16.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Morpeth | 1 | 8.4 miles south-east |
| Cramlington | 1 | 15.4 miles south-east |
| Blyth | 1 | 16.2 miles south-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 18.6 miles south |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 19.3 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 Wingates
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ryton Dental in Newburn (4.9 from 666 reviews), 19.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 19.5 miles south |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 4.9 (310 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-east |
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (254 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-east |
| 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant ClinicMorpeth | 4.9 (214 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wingates 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Northumberland | 203rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 407 places in the county (the county median is 8.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6% across neighbourhoods in Northumberland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School — 4.3 miles |
| 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 — 8 miles Burnett Dental Group, Cramlington — 15 miles Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd, Blyth — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 8 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 Wingates
The nearest practice to Wingates is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, 8.4 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 8.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (18.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Wingates list clear aligners, the nearest 15.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wingates are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, 15.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wingates to 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 20 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 220 to 440 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £200 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wingates
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wingates, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Northumberland, not just Wingates.
Local orthodontic signals in Wingates
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wingates itself. The nearest we do hold are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 8 miles away; Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 15 miles away; and Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16 miles away.
Area profile for Wingates
Wingates is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Wingates falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Wingates's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,676 residents in Wingates's census neighbourhood, above the 6% average across Northumberland. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wingates; the nearest is about 8 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 Wingates are Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School (4.3 miles). Wingates's Local Authority area covers 174 schools and 45,014 pupils, according to DfE figures. Wingates's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wingates is about 21 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A quick look at Wingates
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wingates
Many people in Wingates delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Wingates
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Wingates. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Wingates sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.2% of Wingates's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Wingates, 7.1% of the 1,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6% average across Northumberland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wingates; the nearest is about 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wingates are Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School (4.3 miles). There are 174 schools and 45,014 pupils in Wingates's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data puts Wingates close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wingates is about 21 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Wingates Explained
Patients in Wingates have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Wingates — Local Context
Provision in Wingates varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Wingates's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Wingates's under-16 share sits at 15.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,676 residents in Wingates's census neighbourhood, above the 6% average across Northumberland. Wingates has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Wingates attend schools such as Dr Thomlinson Church of England Middle School (4.3 miles). DfE figures put 174 schools and 45,014 pupils across Wingates's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Wingates is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wingates is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 21 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wingates itself. The closest on record are 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 8 miles away; Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 15 miles away; and Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd in Blyth, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wingates. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wingates
This section helps connect Wingates, Northumberland to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including The Lee, Nunnykirk, Netherwitton, Forestburn Gate, Longwitton, and Longframlington.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wingates
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wingates often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wingates?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wingates is 23 Cosmetic Dental & Implant Clinic in Morpeth, about 8.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Burnett Dental Group (15.4 miles) and Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (16.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wingates?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wingates, 1 practice within 10 miles and 8 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Morpeth, 8.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wingates?
The nearest practice to Wingates that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burnett Dental Group in Cramlington, about 15.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Sunderland Dental Equipment Ltd (16.2 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (19.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wingates, Northumberland?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wingates, Northumberland?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.