--- title: "Durham Family Dental | Gateshead | Orthodontist in Lamesley" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/durham-family-dental-gateshead description: "Durham Family Dental | Gateshead is an orthodontic practice in Lamesley. Rated 5.0/5 from 443 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Durham Family Dental | Gateshead 677 Durham Rd, Low Fell, Gateshead NE9 5HB, UK, [Gateshead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lamesley) NE9 5HB 5.0 (443 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign [0191 487 6263](tel:0191 487 6263) [Visit Website](https://www.durhamfamilydental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6441454583660181820&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hello@durhamfamilydental.co.uk) ## 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 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## 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 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NE9 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ne9) ## 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. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Durham Family Dental | Gateshead offer NHS treatment? Durham Family Dental | Gateshead offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Durham Family Dental | Gateshead offer? Durham Family Dental | Gateshead offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, and Fixed Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Durham Family Dental | Gateshead offer payment plans? Durham Family Dental | Gateshead is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead accessible? Durham Family Dental | Gateshead is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead located? Durham Family Dental | Gateshead is located in Gateshead. How many orthodontists are there in Lamesley? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Lamesley, of which Durham Family Dental | Gateshead is one. What other orthodontists are near Durham Family Dental | Gateshead? The nearest other practices on our register are Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (Lamesley, under a mile away), Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) (Felling, about 2 miles away), and NEO ORTHODONTICS (Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Durham Family Dental | Gateshead on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Gateshead View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/lamesley) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## 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](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/windmill-orthodontics-gateshead), Lamesley | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, emergency, payment plans | 5.0 (4) | | [Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denmark-street-dental-practice-westmount-dental), Felling | 1.7 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (406) | | [NEO ORTHODONTICS](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/neo-orthodontics-2), Newcastle upon Tyne | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Smmmile](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile), Newcastle upon Tyne | 2.9 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (420) | | [The Cosmetic Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-cosmetic-dental-clinic), Newcastle upon Tyne | 3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.9 (485) | | [M F Lee Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/m-f-lee-dental-surgery), Newcastle upon Tyne | 3.1 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (11) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Durham Family Dental | Gateshead. [Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead — Lamesley (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/windmill-orthodontics-gateshead) [Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) — Felling (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/denmark-street-dental-practice-westmount-dental) [NEO ORTHODONTICS — Newcastle upon Tyne (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/neo-orthodontics-2) [Smmmile — Newcastle upon Tyne (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smmmile) [The Cosmetic Dental Clinic — Newcastle upon Tyne (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-cosmetic-dental-clinic) [M F Lee Dental Surgery — Newcastle upon Tyne (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/m-f-lee-dental-surgery) [Compare All Orthodontists in Lamesley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lamesley) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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