Orthodontic practices near Lemington
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Lemington, 24 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead in Benwell, 1.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 1.5 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lemington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Benwell, 1.5 miles north-east; the next are Newburn (2.1 miles west) and Gosforth (2.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Benwell | 2 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Newburn | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Gosforth | 2 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 3.5 miles east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.3 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lemington
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), 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 10.6 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 2.1 miles west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 3.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lemington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| 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 | 23% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,258 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,859 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Newcastle upon Tyne | 40th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Excelsior Academy — 0.8 miles Studio West — 1.1 miles St Cuthbert's High School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 13,011 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 107 schools, 46,647 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead, Benwell — 2 miles Ryton Dental, Newburn — 2 miles Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle, Gosforth — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | NE15 |
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 Lemington
Lemington is 1.5 miles from The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead in Benwell, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Neo Orthodontics (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Lemington list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lemington are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 1.9 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 Lemington
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Orthodontist in Lemington: People weighing up braces or aligners in Lemington 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 Newcastle upon Tyne, not just Lemington.
What official data says about Lemington
Lemington 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. Lemington skews family-heavy: 23% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,258 residents in the neighbourhood around Lemington, 11.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Newcastle upon Tyne. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Lemington has more choice than 83% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Lemington are served by secondary schools including Excelsior Academy (0.8 miles) and Studio West (1.1 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 107 schools and 46,647 pupils across Lemington's Local Authority. Lemington falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Lemington is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Lemington
The nearest other location we cover is West Denton, around 1 km to the north.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover West Denton, Blaydon Haughs, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Denton Burn, Scotswood, and Stella as well as this one.
Local provider signals in Lemington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lemington. The closest on record are The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead in Benwell, about 2 miles away; Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 2 miles away; and Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lemington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Lemington can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lemington
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lemington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lemington helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Lemington
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Lemington — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lemington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lemington
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne with surrounding locations. This page links onward to West Denton, Blaydon Haughs, Blaydon-on-Tyne, Denton Burn, Scotswood, and Stella for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lemington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lemington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lemington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lemington is The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead in Benwell, about 1.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Neo Orthodontics (1.9 miles) and Ryton Dental (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lemington?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Lemington, 24 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lemington?
The nearest practice to Lemington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 1.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ryton Dental (2.1 miles) and Alpha Dental Care Wellingborough (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Lemington, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.