Orthodontic practices near Lamesley
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Lamesley, 45 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 0.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 0.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 1.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 2.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lamesley with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lamesley, 0.9 miles north-east; the next are Felling (2.6 miles north) and Newcastle upon Tyne (3.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lamesley | 2 | 0.9 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 2.6 miles north |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 3.3 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 5.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lamesley
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), 1.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lamesley 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,928 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,798 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.6% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Grace College — 0.6 miles Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead — 1.5 miles Lord Lawson of Beamish Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,987 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 | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 56 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 Lamesley
Lamesley has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Lamesley list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Lamesley are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lamesley
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Orthodontist in Lamesley: This page was put together for people in Lamesley who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gateshead and the surrounding area. Lamesley — a small town with a population of around 3,928 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in Lamesley
Lamesley's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lamesley falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 21.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lamesley, 7.7% of the 1,798 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 (14), Lamesley has more choice than 83% 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 Lamesley attend schools such as Grace College (0.6 miles) and Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Lamesley's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Lamesley among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lamesley is about 4 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
What we know about practices near Lamesley
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Lamesley or nearby searches; 2 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 mention fixed braces; 2 include NHS signals and 3 include private treatment signals; 2 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 1, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Durham Family Dental | Gateshead and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Gateshead and Low Fell.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Allerdene, Chowdene, Low Fell, Low Fell & Chowdene, Team Valley, and Harlow Green as well as this one.
About Lamesley
Lamesley is home to around 3,928 people, classing it as a small town within Gateshead. The nearest other location we cover is Allerdene, under 1 km to the east.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lamesley
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lamesley helps you ask the right questions. 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. People from Allerdene, Harlow Green and Chowdene regularly visit orthodontists in Lamesley.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lamesley — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lamesley
The orthodontic landscape in Lamesley offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Allerdene, Harlow Green and Chowdene regularly visit orthodontists in Lamesley.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Lamesley
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Lamesley — 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 Lamesley. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lamesley
These local links are here for anyone comparing Lamesley, Gateshead against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Allerdene, Chowdene, Low Fell, Low Fell & Chowdene, Team Valley, and Harlow Green can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lamesley
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lamesley often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lamesley?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lamesley is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (1.0 miles) and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lamesley?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Lamesley, 45 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lamesley?
The nearest practice to Lamesley that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 0.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (3.3 miles) and WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lamesley, Gateshead?
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 Lamesley, Gateshead?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.