Orthodontic practices near Old Fold
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Fold, 43 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, 0.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 0.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| Queensway Orthodontics - BillinghamNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (122 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Fold with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felling, 0.9 miles west; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (1.3 miles north-west) and Lamesley (2.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felling | 1 | 0.9 miles west |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 2.1 miles south |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Gosforth | 2 | 3.4 miles north-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 3.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Fold
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), 2.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Fold 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 | 18 practices, more than 89% 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 | 9.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | XP Gateshead — 1.3 miles Heworth Grange School — 1.4 miles North East Futures UTC — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,213 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 — under a mile NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 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 Old Fold
The nearest practice to Old Fold is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Old Fold list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Fold are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Fold
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Orthodontist in Old Fold: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Old Fold? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Old Fold or another part of Gateshead.
The local picture in Old Fold
Officially, Old Fold is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Old Fold falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 27.6% of Old Fold's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Old Fold, 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. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Fold is better served than 89% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Secondary-age pupils near Old Fold attend schools such as XP Gateshead (1.3 miles) and Heworth Grange School (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Fold's Local Authority area covers 91 schools and 30,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Old Fold among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Fold is about 2 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for East Gateshead, Byker, Carr Hill, Friars Goose, Deckham, and Felling.
Practice data for Old Fold
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Old Fold. The nearest recorded are Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, under a mile away; NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about a mile away; and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2 miles away.
Old Fold in numbers
East Gateshead is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Old Fold.
All Orthodontic Options in Old Fold Explained
Patients in Old Fold have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Old Fold — Local Context
Provision in Old Fold varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Old Fold's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Old Fold sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 27.6% of Old Fold's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.7% of the 1,777 residents in Old Fold's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Gateshead. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Fold is better served than 89% 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 Old Fold are XP Gateshead (1.3 miles) and Heworth Grange School (1.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Fold's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Old Fold sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Old Fold is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Old Fold itself. The nearest we do hold are Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, under a mile away; NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about a mile away; and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Old Fold
Starting orthodontic treatment in Old Fold 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Old Fold
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Old Fold 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 Old Fold. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Fold
This part of the page places Old Fold, Gateshead in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering East Gateshead, Byker, Carr Hill, Friars Goose, Deckham, and Felling may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Old Fold
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Fold often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Fold?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Fold is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS (1.3 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Fold?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Old Fold, 43 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Fold?
The nearest practice to Old Fold that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.3 miles) and WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Fold, Gateshead?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Old Fold, Gateshead?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.