Orthodontic practices near Allerdene
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Allerdene, 44 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 0.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Allerdene with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lamesley, 0.8 miles north; the next are Felling (2.6 miles north) and Newcastle upon Tyne (3.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lamesley | 2 | 0.8 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 2.6 miles north |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 3.3 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 5.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Allerdene
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley (5.0 from 443 reviews), 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 0.8 miles north |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 7.1 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 8.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Allerdene at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gateshead |
| 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,210 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 | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 48% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,825 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 12th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Grace College — 0.6 miles Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead — 1.2 miles Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy — 2.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,016 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 91 schools, 30,087 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — under a mile Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 3 miles NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 55 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Allerdene
The nearest practice to Allerdene is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Allerdene list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Allerdene are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Allerdene
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Allerdene, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gateshead.
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Related pages for Chowdene, Harlow Green, Lamesley, Low Fell, Low Fell & Chowdene, and Eighton Banks are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Allerdene
Allerdene is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.5% of the 1,210 residents in Allerdene's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Gateshead. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Allerdene is better served than 83% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Allerdene are Grace College (0.6 miles) and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Allerdene's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). Allerdene falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Allerdene is about 4 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Where Allerdene sits locally
Just under 1 km east, Harlow Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Allerdene
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Allerdene itself. The nearest recorded are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, under a mile away; Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 3 miles away; and NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Allerdene Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Allerdene can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Allerdene — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Allerdene — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Allerdene is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 18.7% of Allerdene's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,210 residents in the neighbourhood around Allerdene, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead. Allerdene has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Allerdene are served by secondary schools including Grace College (0.6 miles) and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (1.2 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Allerdene's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Allerdene falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Allerdene is about 4 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is no orthodontist on our records in Allerdene itself. The nearest recorded are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, under a mile away; Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 3 miles away; and NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Allerdene
Orthodontic treatment in Allerdene is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Allerdene
Treatment in Allerdene runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Allerdene. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Allerdene
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Frequently Asked Questions in Allerdene
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Allerdene often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Allerdene?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Allerdene is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (0.8 miles) and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Allerdene?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Allerdene, 44 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Allerdene?
The nearest practice to Allerdene that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (3.3 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Allerdene, Gateshead?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Allerdene, Gateshead?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.