Orthodontic practices near Byermoor
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Byermoor, 24 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, 3.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile in DurhamAnnfield Plain | 3.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 4.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Byermoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Annfield Plain, 3.8 miles south; the next are Lamesley (4.7 miles east) and Newburn (4.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 3.8 miles south |
| Lamesley | 2 | 4.7 miles east |
| Newburn | 1 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 5.0 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 5.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Byermoor
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), 4.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 4.7 miles east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 11.1 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Byermoor 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,414 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 134 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Tanfield School — 2.3 miles Whickham School — 2.3 miles North Durham Academy — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,364 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 | Smile in Durham, Annfield Plain — 4 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 5 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 3 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 Byermoor
Byermoor is 3.8 miles from Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Byermoor list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Byermoor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 4.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Byermoor
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Byermoor, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Byermoor and the wider Gateshead area.
Byermoor in context
Byermoor — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 19.7% of Byermoor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,414 residents in Byermoor's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Gateshead. Byermoor has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 60% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Byermoor attend schools such as Tanfield School (2.3 miles) and Whickham School (2.3 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Byermoor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Byermoor sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Byermoor is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Burnopfield, Crookgate Bank, Bryan's Leap, Tanfield, Clough Dene, and Hobson.
What local practice data suggests in Byermoor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Byermoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Smile in Durham, about 4 miles away; Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 5 miles away; and Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 5 miles away.
Where Byermoor sits locally
Burnopfield is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Byermoor.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Byermoor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Byermoor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Byermoor
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Byermoor — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Byermoor Explained
Patients in Byermoor have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Byermoor offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Byermoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Byermoor
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Byermoor, Gateshead within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Burnopfield, Crookgate Bank, Bryan's Leap, Tanfield, Clough Dene, and Hobson.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Byermoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Byermoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Byermoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Byermoor is Smile in Durham in Annfield Plain, about 3.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (4.7 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Byermoor?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Byermoor, 24 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Byermoor?
The nearest practice to Byermoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 4.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (4.8 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Byermoor, 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 Byermoor, Gateshead?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.