Orthodontic practices near Saltwell
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Saltwell, 43 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 0.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Saltwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felling, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (1.2 miles north) and Lamesley (1.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felling | 1 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 1.2 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 1.3 miles south |
| Benwell | 2 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.9 miles north |
| Gosforth | 2 | 3.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saltwell
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), 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 6.2 miles west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 1.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saltwell 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 | 21.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,466 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 47.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 51.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11,851 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.6% 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 | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | North East Futures UTC — 1.2 miles Grace College — 1.5 miles Kingsmeadow Community School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,391 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 — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | NE8, NE88, NE92 |
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 Saltwell
The nearest practice to Saltwell 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 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Saltwell list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles 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 Saltwell 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, 1.2 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 Saltwell
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Saltwell, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gateshead and the surrounding area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Saltwell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Saltwell. 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 a mile away.
Area profile for Saltwell
Saltwell 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. Saltwell's under-16 share sits at 21.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,466 residents in Saltwell's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Gateshead. Saltwell has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more 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 Saltwell are North East Futures UTC (1.2 miles) and Grace College (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Saltwell's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Saltwell among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Saltwell is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Nearby location pages including Bensham, Shipcote, Gateshead, Deckham, Low Team, and Newcastle upon Tyne can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
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All Orthodontic Options in Saltwell Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Saltwell offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Saltwell
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Saltwell
Orthodontic treatment in Saltwell 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saltwell
Provision in Saltwell varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Saltwell is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Saltwell's under-16 share sits at 21.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 1,466 residents in Saltwell's census neighbourhood, below the 7% average across Gateshead. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Saltwell is better served than 89% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Saltwell are served by secondary schools including North East Futures UTC (1.2 miles) and Grace College (1.5 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Saltwell's Local Authority area covers 91 schools and 30,087 pupils, according to DfE figures. Saltwell's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Saltwell is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saltwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saltwell
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Saltwell, Gateshead with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Bensham, Shipcote, Gateshead, Deckham, Low Team, and Newcastle upon Tyne follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saltwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saltwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saltwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saltwell is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS (1.2 miles) and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (1.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saltwell?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Saltwell, 43 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saltwell?
The nearest practice to Saltwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.4 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saltwell, 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 Saltwell, Gateshead?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.