Orthodontic practices near Dunston Hill
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Dunston Hill, 40 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 1.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 2.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dunston Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Benwell, 1.9 miles north; the next are Felling (2.0 miles east) and Newcastle upon Tyne (2.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Benwell | 2 | 1.9 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 2.0 miles east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 2.0 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 3.4 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 3.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dunston Hill
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), 2.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 4.6 miles west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 2.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dunston Hill 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 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,620 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,542 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 44th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsmeadow Community School — 0.1 miles Whickham School — 1.5 miles North East Futures UTC — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,385 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 | Neo Orthodontics, Benwell — 2 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 2 miles NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Dovetail Dental — 2 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 Dunston Hill
The nearest practice to Dunston Hill is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 1.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Neo Orthodontics (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (2.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Dunston Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dunston Hill are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 1.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dunston Hill
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Orthodontist in Dunston Hill: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Dunston Hill? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Dunston Hill with the wider Gateshead area.
What we know about practices near Dunston Hill
There is no orthodontist on our records in Dunston Hill itself. The nearest we do hold are Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 2 miles away; Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 2 miles away; and NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away.
Local snapshot of Dunston Hill
Beechgrove is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Dunston Hill.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Beechgrove, Low Team, Teams, Lobley Hill, South Benwell, and Benwell if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Dunston Hill in context
Dunston Hill is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Dunston Hill. Census data puts 19% of Dunston Hill's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Dunston Hill, 6.6% of the 1,620 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Gateshead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Dunston Hill has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Dunston Hill are served by secondary schools including Kingsmeadow Community School (0.1 miles) and Whickham School (1.5 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Dunston Hill's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Dunston Hill among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Dunston Hill is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Dunston Hill
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dunston Hill can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Dunston Hill
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Dunston Hill
Every case in Dunston Hill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Dunston Hill Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Dunston Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dunston Hill
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dunston Hill — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dunston Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dunston Hill
These links help widen your research beyond Dunston Hill, Gateshead if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Beechgrove, Low Team, Teams, Lobley Hill, South Benwell, and Benwell can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dunston Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dunston Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dunston Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dunston Hill is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 1.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) (2.0 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dunston Hill?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Dunston Hill, 40 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dunston Hill?
The nearest practice to Dunston Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dunston Hill, Gateshead?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dunston Hill, Gateshead?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.