Orthodontic practices near Friars Goose
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Friars Goose, 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) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 2.2 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Friars Goose with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felling, 1.3 miles west; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (1.4 miles north) and Wallsend (2.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felling | 1 | 1.3 miles west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 1.4 miles north |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.1 miles east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Gosforth | 2 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 3.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Friars Goose
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), 2.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 2.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Friars Goose 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 | 27.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,777 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 52.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,568 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.1% 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 | 9.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heworth Grange School — 1.1 miles XP Gateshead — 1.1 miles Walker Riverside Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,345 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 | Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 1 miles Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics, Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 miles Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — 2 miles |
| 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 Friars Goose
The nearest practice to Friars Goose is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Friars Goose list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Friars Goose are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.4 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 Friars Goose
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Orthodontist in Friars Goose: People weighing up braces or aligners in Friars Goose can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gateshead, not just Friars Goose.
The local picture in Friars Goose
Friars Goose 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 Friars Goose. With 27.6% of residents under 16, Friars Goose has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Friars Goose, 9.7% of the 1,777 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Friars Goose has more choice than 88% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Friars Goose are Heworth Grange School (1.1 miles) and XP Gateshead (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Friars Goose's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Friars Goose's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Friars Goose is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away.
Local orthodontic signals in Friars Goose
There is no orthodontist on our records in Friars Goose itself. The nearest we do hold are Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about a mile away; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics in Newcastle upon Tyne, about a mile away; and Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2 miles away.
A quick look at Friars Goose
Just under 1 km west, East Gateshead is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover East Gateshead, Felling, Heworth Lane, Old Fold, Byker, and Carr Hill as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Friars Goose
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Friars Goose helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Friars Goose
What's available in Friars Goose depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Friars Goose is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Friars Goose sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 27.6% of residents under 16, Friars Goose has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.7% of the 1,777 residents in Friars Goose's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Gateshead. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), Friars Goose has more choice than 88% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Friars Goose attend schools such as Heworth Grange School (1.1 miles) and XP Gateshead (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Friars Goose's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). Friars Goose falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Friars Goose is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Friars Goose Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Friars Goose 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Friars Goose
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Friars Goose. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Friars Goose
If Friars Goose, Gateshead is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include East Gateshead, Felling, Heworth Lane, Old Fold, Byker, and Carr Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Friars Goose
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Friars Goose often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Friars Goose?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Friars Goose is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 1.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Friars Goose?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Friars Goose, 43 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Friars Goose?
The nearest practice to Friars Goose that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (1.4 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Friars Goose, 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 Friars Goose, Gateshead?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.