--- title: "Orthodontists in Benwell | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/benwell description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Benwell Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Benwell, Newcastle upon Tyne by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Benwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/benwell) ## Compare Orthodontists in Benwell 2 practices are on our register for Benwell. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Neo Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/neo-orthodontics) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (138 reviews) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Care Clinic \| Private Dentist \| Orthodontics \| Invisalign \| Teeth Whitening \|Dental Implants \|Newcastle \|Gateshead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-care-clinic-private-dentist-orthodontics-invisalign-teeth-whitening-dental-implants-newcastle-gateshead) NE5 2LH | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (172 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Benwell 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 | | Population | 6,500 | | Residents under 16 | 23.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,693 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 41.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 44.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,085 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% 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 | 14th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Cuthbert's High School — 0.6 miles Excelsior Academy — 0.9 miles Sacred Heart Catholic High School — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,029 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) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Old Benwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/old-benwell) [South Benwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-benwell) [Derwent Haugh](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/derwent-haugh) [Beechgrove](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/beechgrove) [Scotswood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/scotswood) [Blakelaw](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blakelaw) [All Areas in Newcastle upon Tyne](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/newcastle-upon-tyne) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Benwell How many orthodontists are there in Benwell? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Benwell, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Benwell offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Benwell: Neo Orthodontics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Benwell has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead has the highest average rating on our register for Benwell: 4.8 from 172 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Benwell? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Benwell | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/benwell](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/benwell) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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