Orthodontic practices near Leam Lane
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Leam Lane, 43 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 2.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 2.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 2.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 2.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leam Lane with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wallsend, 2.2 miles north; the next are Lamesley (2.3 miles west) and Felling (2.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.2 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 2.3 miles west |
| Felling | 1 | 2.7 miles north-west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 3.1 miles north-west |
| East Boldon | 1 | 5.1 miles east |
| Gosforth | 1 | 5.4 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 Leam Lane
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), 2.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 2.4 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leam Lane 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 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,563 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 | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,730 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.9% 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 | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% 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 | Heworth Grange School — 0.7 miles XP Gateshead — 1.0 miles Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,747 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 Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley — 2 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 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 Leam Lane
Leam Lane is 2.2 miles from Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (2.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 12 of the practices around Leam Lane list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Leam Lane 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, 2.2 miles 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 Leam Lane
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Orthodontist in Leam Lane: People weighing up braces or aligners in Leam Lane can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Leam Lane itself or elsewhere in Gateshead.
Facts about Leam Lane
Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Follingsby, the closest linked location.
Keep exploring nearby
Nearby location pages including Pelaw, Bill Quay, Donwell, Follingsby, Heworth Shore, and Springwell can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Leam Lane in context
By ONS classification, Leam Lane 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 Leam Lane. Leam Lane's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Leam Lane, 7.7% of the 1,563 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Leam Lane is better served than 83% 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 Leam Lane are served by secondary schools including Heworth Grange School (0.7 miles) and XP Gateshead (1.0 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 91 schools and 30,087 pupils across Leam Lane's Local Authority. Leam Lane falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leam Lane is about 4 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Local provider signals in Leam Lane
There is no orthodontist on our records in Leam Lane itself. The nearest recorded are Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2 miles away; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2 miles away; and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 3 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Leam Lane Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Leam Lane can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Leam Lane
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Leam Lane — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Leam Lane
Starting orthodontic treatment in Leam Lane can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Leam Lane follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leam Lane. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Leam Lane
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Leam Lane, Gateshead within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Pelaw, Bill Quay, Donwell, Follingsby, Heworth Shore, and Springwell.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leam Lane
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leam Lane often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leam Lane?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leam Lane is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (2.3 miles) and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leam Lane?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Leam Lane, 43 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leam Lane?
The nearest practice to Leam Lane that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 2.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (2.3 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leam Lane, 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 Leam Lane, Gateshead?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.