Orthodontic practices near St Anthony's
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of St Anthony's, 42 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, 1.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
| WINDMILL ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 2.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 2.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Anthony's with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wallsend, 1.3 miles north-east; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (1.8 miles north-west) and Felling (2.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 3 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Felling | 1 | 2.0 miles west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Gosforth | 2 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 4.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Anthony's
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), 2.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 2.7 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 2.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Anthony's 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 | 22% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,338 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 34.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 60% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,224 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England |
| Access within Newcastle upon Tyne | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 47 places in the county (the county median is 0.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Heworth Grange School — 0.9 miles St Joseph's Catholic Academy — 1.2 miles XP Gateshead — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,059 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 | Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — 1 miles Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 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 St Anthony's
St Anthony's is 1.3 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 42 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around St Anthony's 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 St Anthony's 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, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Anthony's
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in St Anthony's, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Newcastle upon Tyne, not just St Anthony's.
Local snapshot of St Anthony's
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Local treatment availability around St Anthony's
No orthodontic practice is recorded in St Anthony's. The closest on record are Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about a mile away; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away; and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 2 miles away.
St Anthony's in context
St Anthony's 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. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22% of St Anthony's's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around St Anthony's, 7.5% of the 1,338 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Newcastle upon Tyne, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), St Anthony's has more choice than 90% 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 St Anthony's are served by secondary schools including Heworth Grange School (0.9 miles) and St Joseph's Catholic Academy (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 107 schools and 46,647 pupils across St Anthony's's Local Authority. St Anthony's falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, St Anthony's is about 3 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
All Orthodontic Options in St Anthony's Explained
Patients in St Anthony's have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Anthony's
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for St Anthony's
Orthodontic treatment in St Anthony's is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in St Anthony's runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
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Areas We Cover Around St Anthony's
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Anthony's
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Anthony's often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Anthony's?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Anthony's is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.8 miles) and WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Anthony's?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of St Anthony's, 42 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Anthony's?
The nearest practice to St Anthony's that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (1.8 miles) and WINDMILL ORTHODONTICS (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Anthony's, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Anthony's, Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.