Orthodontic practices near Stargate
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Stargate, 22 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Ryton Dental in Newburn, 0.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 0.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (666 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 3.2 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist NewcastleGosforth | 4.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (310 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 5.4 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 Stargate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newburn, 0.4 miles north-west; the next are Benwell (3.2 miles north-east) and Gosforth (4.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newburn | 1 | 0.4 miles north-west |
| Benwell | 2 | 3.2 miles north-east |
| Gosforth | 2 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 5.1 miles east |
| Felling | 1 | 6.0 miles east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 6.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stargate
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), 6.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 0.4 miles north-west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stargate 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,384 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,327 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Gateshead | 5th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 5 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Thorp Academy — 1.0 miles St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon — 1.2 miles Walbottle Academy — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,400 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 | Ryton Dental, Newburn — under a mile The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead, Benwell — 3 miles Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle, Gosforth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 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 Stargate
The nearest practice to Stargate is Ryton Dental in Newburn, 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 22 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ryton Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (3.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Stargate list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Stargate are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ryton Dental in Newburn, under a mile 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 Stargate
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Orthodontist in Stargate: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Stargate often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Gateshead, not just Stargate.
What official data says about Stargate
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Stargate sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stargate's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,384 residents in Stargate's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across Gateshead. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Stargate has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Stargate are served by secondary schools including Thorp Academy (1.0 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Stargate's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Stargate close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stargate is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Crookhill, Hedgefield, Stella, Blaydon Burn, Folly, and Newburn can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Stargate
There is no orthodontist on our records in Stargate itself. The nearest recorded are Ryton Dental in Newburn, under a mile away; The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead in Benwell, about 3 miles away; and Newcastle Advanced Dentistry | Kingston Park Clinic | Private Dentist Newcastle in Gosforth, about 4 miles away.
Local snapshot of Stargate
Crookhill is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Stargate.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Stargate
Patients in Stargate 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 Stargate
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Stargate
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Stargate helps you ask the right questions. 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 Stargate
Not every practice near Stargate offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Stargate sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Stargate's under-16 share sits at 18.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,384 residents in Stargate's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across Gateshead. Stargate has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Stargate are Thorp Academy (1.0 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon (1.2 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 91 schools and 30,087 pupils across Stargate's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts Stargate close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stargate is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 5 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stargate. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stargate
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Stargate, Gateshead alone. Related nearby location pages such as Crookhill, Hedgefield, Stella, Blaydon Burn, Folly, and Newburn can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Stargate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stargate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stargate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stargate is Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |Gateshead (3.2 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stargate?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Stargate, 22 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stargate?
The nearest practice to Stargate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ryton Dental in Newburn, about 0.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Neo Orthodontics (3.5 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS (5.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stargate, Gateshead?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Stargate, Gateshead?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.