Orthodontic practices near Teams
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Teams, 41 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, 1.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (420 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 1.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (11 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 1.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 1.8 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (485 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 Teams with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felling, 1.2 miles north-east; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (1.4 miles north-east) and Lamesley (1.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Felling | 1 | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 1.8 miles south-east |
| Benwell | 2 | 2.3 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 3.1 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 Teams
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), 1.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 1.8 miles south-east |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Ryton DentalNewburn | 4.9 (666 reviews) | 5.4 miles west |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Teams 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 | 18.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,021 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 41.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 49.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 687 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% 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 | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 65 places in the county (the county median is 1.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 80% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Gateshead |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kingsmeadow Community School — 0.9 miles North East Futures UTC — 1.3 miles Grace College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 9,734 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 — 1 miles NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 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 Teams
Teams is 1.2 miles from Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Teams list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Teams 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, 1.4 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 Teams
Gateshead12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Teams
Orthodontist in Teams: People weighing up braces or aligners in Teams can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Teams or another part of Gateshead.
Local context for Teams
Low Team is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Teams.
Practice data for Teams
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Teams. The nearest recorded are Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about a mile away; NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about a mile away; and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Teams
Teams is classified as urban: 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 18.2% of Teams's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,021 residents in the neighbourhood around Teams, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7% average across Gateshead. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Teams 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). Secondary-age pupils near Teams attend schools such as Kingsmeadow Community School (0.9 miles) and North East Futures UTC (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 91 schools and 30,087 pupils in Teams's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Teams sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Teams is about 2 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Low Team, Bensham, Lobley Hill, Dunston Hill, Newcastle Helix, and Saltwell are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Teams
Patients in Teams have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Teams 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 Teams
Many people in Teams delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Teams 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 Teams. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Teams
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Teams, Gateshead with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Low Team, Bensham, Lobley Hill, Dunston Hill, Newcastle Helix, and Saltwell.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Teams
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Teams often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Teams?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Teams is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 1.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS (1.4 miles) and Smmmile (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Teams?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Teams, 41 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Teams?
The nearest practice to Teams that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.8 miles) and Neo Orthodontics (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Teams, Gateshead?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Teams, Gateshead?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.