Durham Family Dental | Gateshead
677 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5HB, UK, Gateshead NE9 5HB
5.0 (443 reviews)
About This Practice
Patients in Lamesley can be seen at Durham Family Dental | Gateshead. The practice offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. This is a private orthodontic practice. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This is one of 2 practices on our Lamesley register. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Wheelchair access is reported to be available. 443 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. According to the practice's own website, it also serves Gateshead and Low Fell. Other practices nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley (under a mile away), Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling (about 2 miles away), and NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne (about 2 miles away). You'll find the practice at 677 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5HB, UK, NE9 5HB. Its 5.0 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 5.0 across the practices we track in Lamesley.
Durham Family Dental | Gateshead at a Glance
| Address | 677 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5HB, UK, Lamesley, NE9 5HB |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 443 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Durham Family Dental | Gateshead
Around Durham Family Dental | Gateshead the 2021 Census counts 2,063 residents, with 5.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Grace College (0.4 miles). Patients here can choose from 5 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 5 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,063 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Grace College (0.4 miles); Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Gateshead (0.8 miles); XP Gateshead (1.6 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 5 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 4 miles) |
| Residents in NE9 | 8,875 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in NE9 | 37.7% |
| Residents per square kilometre in NE9 | 4,028 |
NHS Orthodontics in Lamesley
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Durham Family Dental | Gateshead is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Durham Family Dental | Gateshead on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Durham Family Dental | Gateshead | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 5.0 (4) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling | 1.7 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (406) |
| NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – |
| Smmmile, Newcastle upon Tyne | 2.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (420) |
| The Cosmetic Dental Clinic, Newcastle upon Tyne | 3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (485) |
| M F Lee Dental Surgery, Newcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (11) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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