Orthodontic practices near Old Ravensworth
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Old Ravensworth, 36 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, 2.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 2.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 2.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 3.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Old Ravensworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lamesley, 2.3 miles north-east; the next are Felling (3.6 miles north-east) and Newcastle upon Tyne (4.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lamesley | 2 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 3.6 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 4.1 miles north |
| Benwell | 2 | 4.7 miles north |
| Annfield Plain | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 5.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Old Ravensworth
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), 2.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 2.3 miles north-east |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Old Ravensworth 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 |
| 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 | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% 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 — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Grace College — 1.8 miles Kingsmeadow Community School — 2.7 miles Whickham School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,522 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 | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 2 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 4 miles NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 57 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 Ravensworth
Old Ravensworth is 2.3 miles from Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
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 13 of the practices around Old Ravensworth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Old Ravensworth are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Old Ravensworth
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Orthodontist in Old Ravensworth: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Old Ravensworth, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Old Ravensworth or another part of Gateshead.
What official data says about Old Ravensworth
By ONS classification, Old Ravensworth falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.7% of Old Ravensworth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,798 residents in the neighbourhood around Old Ravensworth, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Old Ravensworth is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Old Ravensworth are served by secondary schools including Grace College (1.8 miles) and Kingsmeadow Community School (2.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Old Ravensworth's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). Old Ravensworth falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Old Ravensworth is about 5 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Useful local orthodontic context for Old Ravensworth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Old Ravensworth itself. The closest on record are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2 miles away; Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 4 miles away; and NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Kibblesworth, Team Valley, Beamish, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, and Street Gate.
A quick look at Old Ravensworth
Kibblesworth is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-east of Old Ravensworth.
Orthodontic Treatments in Old Ravensworth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Old Ravensworth has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Old Ravensworth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Old Ravensworth
Orthodontic treatment in Old Ravensworth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Old Ravensworth 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 Ravensworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Old Ravensworth
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Old Ravensworth, Gateshead. Nearby pages covering Kibblesworth, Team Valley, Beamish, Lamesley, Lobley Hill, and Street Gate may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Old Ravensworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Old Ravensworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Old Ravensworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Old Ravensworth is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (2.3 miles) and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Old Ravensworth?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Old Ravensworth, 36 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Old Ravensworth?
The nearest practice to Old Ravensworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (4.1 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Old Ravensworth, 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 Old Ravensworth, Gateshead?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.