Orthodontic practices near Swalwell
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Swalwell, 25 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 2.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo OrthodonticsBenwell | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (138 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (177 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| The Dental Care Clinic | Private Dentist | Orthodontics | Invisalign | Teeth Whitening |Dental Implants |Newcastle |GatesheadBenwell | 3.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (172 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swalwell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Benwell, 2.0 miles north; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (3.0 miles north-east) and Felling (3.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Benwell | 2 | 2.0 miles north |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 3.0 miles north-east |
| Felling | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.5 miles east |
| Newburn | 1 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.2 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swalwell
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), 3.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.5 miles east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swalwell 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 | 20.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,386 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,177 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% 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 | 46th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whickham School — 0.7 miles Kingsmeadow Community School — 1.1 miles Excelsior Academy — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 8,260 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 | Neo Orthodontics, Benwell — 2 miles M F Lee Dental Surgery, Newcastle upon Tyne — 3 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 25 within 10 miles, 56 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 Swalwell
The nearest practice to Swalwell is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 25 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Neo Orthodontics (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Cosmetic Dental Clinic (3.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Swalwell list clear aligners, the nearest 2 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 Swalwell are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, 2 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 Swalwell
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Orthodontist in Swalwell: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Swalwell. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Swalwell itself or elsewhere in Gateshead.
Local snapshot of Swalwell
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Whickham, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Swalwell
There is no orthodontist on our records in Swalwell itself. The nearest we do hold are Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 2 miles away; M F Lee Dental Surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away; and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 3 miles away.
The local picture in Swalwell
Officially, Swalwell is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Swalwell falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.2% of Swalwell's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Swalwell, 9.9% of the 1,386 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Swalwell has more choice 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 Swalwell are Whickham School (0.7 miles) and Kingsmeadow Community School (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Swalwell's Local Authority has 91 schools educating 30,087 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Swalwell among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Swalwell is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Whickham, Beechgrove, Derwent Haugh, Old Benwell, Benwell, and Scotswood.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Swalwell
Many people in Swalwell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Swalwell
Treatment in Swalwell runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Swalwell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Swalwell can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Swalwell — Local Context
What's available in Swalwell depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Swalwell — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Swalwell's under-16 share sits at 20.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Swalwell, 9.9% of the 1,386 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Swalwell has more choice 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. Families in Swalwell are served by secondary schools including Whickham School (0.7 miles) and Kingsmeadow Community School (1.1 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 91 schools and 30,087 pupils across Swalwell's Local Authority. Swalwell falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Swalwell is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Swalwell itself. The nearest we do hold are Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 2 miles away; M F Lee Dental Surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away; and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Swalwell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swalwell
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Swalwell, Gateshead alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Whickham, Beechgrove, Derwent Haugh, Old Benwell, Benwell, and Scotswood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swalwell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swalwell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swalwell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swalwell is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 2.0 miles to the north. The next closest are M F Lee Dental Surgery (3.0 miles) and NEO ORTHODONTICS (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swalwell?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Swalwell, 25 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swalwell?
The nearest practice to Swalwell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Neo Orthodontics in Benwell, about 2.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include NEO ORTHODONTICS (3.0 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swalwell, Gateshead?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Swalwell, Gateshead?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.