Orthodontic practices near Felling
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Felling, 43 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, 1.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 1.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 1.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 1.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Felling with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felling, 1.3 miles west; the next are Lamesley (1.7 miles south-west) and Newcastle upon Tyne (2.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felling | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Gosforth | 2 | 4.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Felling
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), 1.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 2.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Felling 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 |
| Population | 34,355 |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,531 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 36.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 55.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,371 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | XP Gateshead — 0.5 miles Heworth Grange School — 0.7 miles Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,253 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) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 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 Felling
Felling is 1.3 miles from Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Felling list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Felling are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Felling
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Orthodontist in Felling: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Felling, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gateshead and the surrounding area. Felling — a large town with a population of around 34,355 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Carr Hill, Friars Goose, Windy Nook, East Gateshead, Heworth Lane, and Old Fold.
What we know about practices near Felling
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Felling or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental).
Local context for Felling
Felling is home to around 34,355 people, classing it as a large town within Gateshead. Carr Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Felling.
Area profile for Felling
Felling — urban: 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. 17% of Felling's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,531 residents in the neighbourhood around Felling, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Gateshead. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Felling has more choice than 88% 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 Felling are XP Gateshead (0.5 miles) and Heworth Grange School (0.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 91 schools and 30,087 pupils across Felling's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Felling sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Felling is about 3 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Orthodontic Treatments in Felling
Patients in Felling have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything. People from Carr Hill, Friars Goose and Windy Nook regularly visit orthodontists in Felling.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Felling
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Felling — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Felling
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Felling helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention. People from Carr Hill, Friars Goose and Windy Nook regularly visit orthodontists in Felling.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Felling
There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Felling. Felling 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. Felling's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,531 residents in Felling's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Gateshead. Felling has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Felling are XP Gateshead (0.5 miles) and Heworth Grange School (0.7 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Felling's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Felling among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Felling is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Carr Hill, Friars Goose, and Windy Nook regularly make use of Felling's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Felling. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Felling
If Felling, Gateshead is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Carr Hill, Friars Goose, Windy Nook, East Gateshead, Heworth Lane, and Old Fold.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Felling
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Felling often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Felling?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Felling is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 1.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (1.7 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Felling?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Felling, 43 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Felling?
The nearest practice to Felling that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles) and WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Felling, Gateshead?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Felling, Gateshead?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.