Orthodontic practices near NE20
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of NE20; 18 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, 5.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 5.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 5.6 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 7.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care WellingboroughGosforth | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (108 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 8.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| Burnett Dental GroupCramlington | 8.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gosforth, 5.3 miles south-east; the next are Benwell (5.5 miles south-east) and Newburn (5.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gosforth | 2 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 5.6 miles south |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 2 | 7.4 miles south-east |
| Cramlington | 1 | 8.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE20
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), 5.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.6 miles south |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 4.9 (310 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Gosforth Dental Surgery - Newcastle DentistNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (254 reviews) | 7.4 miles south-east |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 4.8 (172 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NE20
From NE20 the nearest practice is Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around NE20 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 NE20 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ryton Dental in Newburn, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from NE20 to Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
NE20 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,961 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 147 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Ponteland High School — 1.9 miles Walbottle Academy — 4.3 miles Callerton Academy — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,536 pupils (DfE) |
| 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 | Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle, Gosforth — 5 miles The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead, Benwell — 6 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 48 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE18, NE40, NE15, NE5, NE42, NE21, NE39, NE13 |
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.
Teeth straightening near NE20
A typical orthodontic search around NE20 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NE20 is Higham Dykes.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE20 is Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, about 5.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (5.5 miles) and Ryton Dental (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of NE20, 18 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gosforth, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE20?
The nearest practice to NE20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Neo Orthodontics (7.2 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (7.5 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE20 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE20 include Higham Dykes, Medburn, Darras Hall, Milbourne, Ponteland, Eachwick, High Callerton and Ogle.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE20 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Higham Dykes, Northumberland, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near NE20?
Cost depends on complexity, appliance type, how much movement is needed, and what the fee includes (refinements, retainers).
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.