Orthodontic practices near Whickham
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Whickham, 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 Whickham 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 Whickham
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.
Whickham 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 |
| Population | 16,625 |
| 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 Whickham
The nearest practice to Whickham 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 Whickham list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Whickham 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 Whickham
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Orthodontist in Whickham: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Whickham often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Gateshead. Whickham — a market town with a population of around 16,625 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Whickham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Whickham. 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.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Swalwell, Beechgrove, Derwent Haugh, Old Benwell, Benwell, and Scotswood.
The local picture in Whickham
Whickham 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. 20.2% of Whickham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,386 residents in the neighbourhood around Whickham, 9.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Gateshead. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Whickham is better served 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. The closest secondary schools to Whickham are 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 Whickham's Local Authority. Whickham falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Whickham is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Whickham sits locally
Around 16,625 people live in Whickham, which is a market town within Gateshead. Just under 1 km north, Swalwell is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Whickham Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Whickham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Whickham
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Whickham
Orthodontic treatment in Whickham 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Whickham
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Whickham — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Whickham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Whickham
These local links are here for anyone comparing Whickham, Gateshead against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Swalwell, Beechgrove, Derwent Haugh, Old Benwell, Benwell, and Scotswood for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Whickham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Whickham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Whickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Whickham 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 Whickham?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Whickham, 25 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Whickham?
The nearest practice to Whickham 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 Whickham, Gateshead?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Whickham, Gateshead?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.