Orthodontic practices near Fellgate
On our practice register: 22 practices within 5 miles of Fellgate, 41 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 3.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (121 reviews) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIELSouth Shields | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wearside Orthodontic CentreSunderland | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Fellgate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wallsend, 1.9 miles north-west; the next are East Boldon (3.6 miles south-east) and South Shields (3.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 3 | 1.9 miles north-west |
| East Boldon | 1 | 3.6 miles south-east |
| South Shields | 5 | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Sunderland | 6 | 4.0 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 7 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Felling | 1 | 4.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fellgate
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), 4.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 5.6 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 4.6 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fellgate at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South Tyneside |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,343 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 190 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 22 practices, more than 92% of towns in England |
| Access within South Tyneside | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 29 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in South Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Joseph's Catholic Academy — 1.4 miles Hebburn Comprehensive School — 1.6 miles Jarrow School — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,269 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 62 schools, 22,753 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — 2 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 4 miles St Michael's Dental Practice, South Shields — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 53 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 Fellgate
The nearest practice to Fellgate is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 1.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wearside Orthodontic Centre (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Fellgate 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 Fellgate are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 1.9 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 Fellgate
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Orthodontist in Fellgate: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Fellgate? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Fellgate and the wider South Tyneside area.
Area profile for Fellgate
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fellgate sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fellgate's under-16 share, 13%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,343 residents in Fellgate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across South Tyneside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (22), Fellgate has more choice than 92% 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 Fellgate attend schools such as St Joseph's Catholic Academy (1.4 miles) and Hebburn Comprehensive School (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Fellgate's Local Authority area covers 62 schools and 22,753 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Fellgate close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Fellgate is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Hedworth, Boldon Colliery, Hebburn Hall Ponds, Brockley Whins, Follingsby, and Jarrow if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local snapshot of Fellgate
Just around 1 km east, Boldon Colliery is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Fellgate
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fellgate. The nearest we do hold are Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2 miles away; Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away; and St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 4 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fellgate
Orthodontic treatment in Fellgate is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Fellgate
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Fellgate follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fellgate
The orthodontic landscape in Fellgate offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Fellgate — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Fellgate. By ONS classification, Fellgate falls under 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 Fellgate. Fellgate has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,343 residents in Fellgate's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across South Tyneside. Fellgate has 22 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% 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 Fellgate are served by secondary schools including St Joseph's Catholic Academy (1.4 miles) and Hebburn Comprehensive School (1.6 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 62 schools and 22,753 pupils in Fellgate's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Fellgate sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fellgate is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fellgate. The closest on record are Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2 miles away; Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away; and St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fellgate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fellgate
These links help widen your research beyond Fellgate, South Tyneside if you're open to travelling a little further. Related nearby location pages such as Hedworth, Boldon Colliery, Hebburn Hall Ponds, Brockley Whins, Follingsby, and Jarrow can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fellgate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fellgate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fellgate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fellgate is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Grange Road West Dental Practice (2.2 miles) and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fellgate?
Our register has 22 practices within 5 miles of Fellgate, 41 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fellgate?
The nearest practice to Fellgate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 1.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Grange Road West Dental Practice (2.2 miles) and St Michael's Dental Practice (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fellgate, South Tyneside?
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 Fellgate, South Tyneside?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.