Orthodontic practices near Follingsby
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Follingsby, 42 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 3.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 3.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Follingsby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wallsend, 2.1 miles north; the next are Lamesley (3.1 miles west) and Felling (3.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.1 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.1 miles west |
| Felling | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| East Boldon | 1 | 4.4 miles east |
| Sunderland | 4 | 4.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Follingsby
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), 3.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.1 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Follingsby 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 10.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,206 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 472 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% 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 | 48th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heworth Grange School — 1.4 miles St Joseph's Catholic Academy — 1.4 miles XP Gateshead — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,509 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 | Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — 2 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 3 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 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 Follingsby
The nearest practice to Follingsby is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Follingsby list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Follingsby 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, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Follingsby
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Facts about Follingsby
The nearest other location we cover is Leam Lane, around 1 km to the west.
Local treatment availability around Follingsby
There is no orthodontist on our records in Follingsby itself. The nearest recorded are Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2 miles away; Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3 miles away; and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 3 miles away.
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Area profile for Follingsby
Follingsby 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 data puts only 10.9% of Follingsby's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Follingsby, 5.2% of the 1,206 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Gateshead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Follingsby has more choice 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 Follingsby are Heworth Grange School (1.4 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic Academy (1.4 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Follingsby's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Follingsby among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Follingsby is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away.
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Follingsby
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Follingsby
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Areas We Cover Around Follingsby
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Frequently Asked Questions in Follingsby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Follingsby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Follingsby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Follingsby is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (3.1 miles) and Grange Road West Dental Practice (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Follingsby?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Follingsby, 42 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Follingsby?
The nearest practice to Follingsby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Grange Road West Dental Practice (3.1 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Follingsby, Gateshead?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Follingsby, Gateshead?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.