--- title: "Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough | Orthodontist in Gosforth" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alpha-dental-care-wellingborough description: "Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is an orthodontic practice in Gosforth. Rated 4.6/5 from 108 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough 103-105 Midland Rd, Wellingborough NN8 1LU, UK, [Wellingborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gosforth) ST17 4AA 4.6 (108 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces [01933 228956](tel:01933 228956) [Visit Website](https://riverdalehealthcare.com) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10321217681789021954&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:boltonreception@riverdalehealthcare.com) ## About This Practice Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is an orthodontic practice in Gosforth. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This is one of 2 practices on our Gosforth register. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, subject to clinical assessment. The practice address is 103-105 Midland Rd, Wellingborough NN8 1LU, UK, postcode ST17 4AA. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne (under a mile away), Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle in Wallsend (about 1 mile away), and Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham in Newcastle upon Tyne (about 1 mile away). Its 4.6 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Gosforth. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. Patients have rated this practice 4.6/5 across 108 reviews. Children's orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. ## Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough at a Glance | Address | 103-105 Midland Rd, Wellingborough NN8 1LU, UK, Gosforth, ST17 4AA | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | 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) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 108 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist, Newcastle upon Tyne — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough Around Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough the 2021 Census counts 1,426 residents, with 6.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Gosforth Junior High Academy (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 13 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 10th of 12 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,426 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Gosforth Junior High Academy (0.4 miles); Gosforth Central Middle School (0.5 miles); Gosforth Academy (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (5 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 10th of 12 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 2 miles) | | Residents in ST17 | 10,481 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in ST17 | 17.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in ST17 | 1,989 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the ST17 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/st17) ## NHS Orthodontics in Gosforth NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough offer NHS treatment? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough offer? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough offer payment plans? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough offer a free consultation? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Does Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough treat children as well as adults? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is reported to focus on children's orthodontic treatment. Is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough accessible? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough located? Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough is at 103-105 Midland Rd, Wellingborough NN8 1LU, UK, Wellingborough ST17 4AA. The nearest other practice on our register is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough? The nearest other practices on our register are Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist (Newcastle upon Tyne, under a mile away), Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle (Wallsend, about 1 mile away), and Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Wellingborough View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gosforth) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Children's orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/childrens-orthodontics-uk) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist, under a mile away. | Practice | From Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gosforth-dental-surgery-newcastle-dentist), Newcastle upon Tyne | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (254) | | [Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/honour-health-dental-jesmond-newcastle), Wallsend | 1 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (811) | | [Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-billingham), Newcastle upon Tyne | 1.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (122) | | [Newcastle Dental Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newcastle-dental-hospital), Newcastle upon Tyne | 1.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (177) | | [M F Lee Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/m-f-lee-dental-surgery), Newcastle upon Tyne | 1.9 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (11) | | [The Cosmetic Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-cosmetic-dental-clinic), Newcastle upon Tyne | 2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (485) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough. [Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist — Newcastle upon Tyne (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gosforth-dental-surgery-newcastle-dentist) [Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle — Wallsend (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/honour-health-dental-jesmond-newcastle) [Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham — Newcastle upon Tyne (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/queensway-orthodontics-billingham) [Newcastle Dental Hospital — Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newcastle-dental-hospital) [M F Lee Dental Surgery — Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/m-f-lee-dental-surgery) [The Cosmetic Dental Clinic — Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-cosmetic-dental-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Gosforth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gosforth) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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