Orthodontic practices near TS12
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TS12; 2 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Redcar Family Dental Centre, 5.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redcar Family Dental CentreRedcar | 5.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (3 reviews) |
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 9.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (588 reviews) |
| Select Dental CareMiddlesbrough | 10.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.4 (154 reviews) |
| Cleveland OrthodonticsMiddlesbrough | 10.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC CLINICMiddlesbrough | 10.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dental Care and Select OrthodonticsHartlepool | 11.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (14 reviews) |
| Zaranko Dental Practice @ BelasisBillingham | 12.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.4 (5 reviews) |
| Thornaby Dental CentreStockton-on-Tees | 13.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.3 (90 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TS12 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Redcar, 5.4 miles north-west; the next are Marton (9.5 miles west) and Middlesbrough (10.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Redcar | 1 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Marton | 1 | 9.5 miles west |
| Middlesbrough | 3 | 10.6 miles west |
| Hartlepool | 1 | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Billingham | 1 | 12.1 miles west |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TS12
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (4.9 from 588 reviews), 9.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Marton Dental Practice - Dentists MiddlesbroughMarton | 4.9 (588 reviews) | 9.5 miles west |
| Cleveland OrthodonticsMiddlesbrough | 4.8 (234 reviews) | 10.8 miles west |
| Select Dental CareMiddlesbrough | 4.4 (154 reviews) | 10.6 miles west |
| Thornaby Dental CentreStockton-on-Tees | 4.3 (90 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TS12
The nearest practice to TS12 is Redcar Family Dental Centre, 5.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (9.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around TS12 list clear aligners, the nearest 9.5 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 TS12 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, 9.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TS12 to Redcar Family Dental Centre 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 19% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TS12 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Redcar and Cleveland |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,709 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 553 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Freebrough Academy — 0.9 miles Huntcliff School — 1.3 miles Outwood Academy Bydales — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,358 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 64 schools, 20,593 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Redcar Family Dental Centre, Redcar — 5 miles Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, Marton — 10 miles Select Dental Care, Middlesbrough — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 22 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TS11, TS14, TS10, TS13, TS6, TS7, TS9, TS3 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the TS12 area
People searching from TS12 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. 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 TS12 is New Skelton.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TS12
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TS12?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TS12 is Redcar Family Dental Centre, about 5.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough (9.5 miles) and Select Dental Care (10.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TS12?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TS12, 2 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Redcar, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TS12?
The nearest practice to TS12 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Marton Dental Practice - Dentists Middlesbrough, about 9.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Select Dental Care (10.6 miles) and ORTHODONTIC CLINIC (10.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the TS12 postcode district?
Places in or next to TS12 include New Skelton, North Skelton, Old Saltburn, Saltburn-by-the-Sea, Lingdale, Boosbeck, Brotton and Stanghow.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TS12 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering New Skelton, Redcar and Cleveland, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near TS12 online?
Yes — a photo-based assessment returns treatment options and pricing signals without an initial in-person appointment.
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.