--- title: "Orthodontists in Gosforth | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gosforth description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Gosforth, 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 Gosforth Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Gosforth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/gosforth) ## Compare Orthodontists in Gosforth 2 practices are on our register for Gosforth. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alpha-dental-care-wellingborough) ST17 4AA | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.6 (108 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Newcastle Advanced Dentistry \| Kingston Park Clinic \| Private Dentist Newcastle](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/newcastle-advanced-dentistry-kingston-park-clinic-private-dentist-newcastle) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (310 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Gosforth 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 23,975 | | Residents under 16 | 17.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,305 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,565 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% 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 | 8.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Gosforth Junior High Academy — 0.6 miles Gosforth Central Middle School — 0.7 miles Gosforth Academy — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 14,994 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 [West Jesmond](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/west-jesmond) [Brandling Village](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/brandling-village) [Melton Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/melton-park) [Town Moor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/town-moor) [Jesmond](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/jesmond) [Spital Tongues](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/spital-tongues) [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 Gosforth How many orthodontists are there in Gosforth? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Gosforth, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Gosforth offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Gosforth: Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Gosforth has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle has the highest average rating on our register for Gosforth: 4.9 from 310 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Gosforth | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gosforth](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gosforth) ## 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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