Orthodontic practices near NE12
On our practice register: 25 practices within 5 miles of NE12, 36 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 2.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, NewcastleWallsend | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (811 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newcastle upon Tyne, 2.4 miles south-west; the next are Gosforth (2.5 miles south-west) and Wallsend (2.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 6 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Gosforth | 1 | 2.5 miles south-west |
| Wallsend | 1 | 2.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne (4.9 from 254 reviews), 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (254 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (122 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-west |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (11 reviews) | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, NewcastleWallsend | 4.8 (811 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NE12
The nearest practice to NE12 is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. 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 (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 3 of the practices around NE12 list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 NE12 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, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
NE12 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,739 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,113 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Longbenton High School — 0.5 miles George Stephenson High School — 0.5 miles St Mary's Catholic School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,373 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 | Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough, Gosforth — 2 miles Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle, Wallsend — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE7, NE6, NE2, NE28, NE27, NE23, NE98, NE1 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in NE12
Patients in the NE12 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NE12 is Forest Hall.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE12 is Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle Dentist in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (2.5 miles) and Honour Health Dental - Jesmond, Newcastle (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE12?
Our register has 25 practices within 5 miles of NE12, 36 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE12?
The nearest practice to NE12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough in Gosforth, about 2.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Queensway Orthodontics - Billingham (3.1 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (3.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE12 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE12 include Forest Hall, Longbenton, West Moor, Killingworth Village, Camperdown, Killingworth, Palmersville and High Heaton.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE12 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Forest Hall, North Tyneside, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.