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Orthodontist Near NE88

If your orthodontic search starts around NE88, this page is a local starting point for Saltwell, Gateshead. It brings together practical treatment guidance, linked location pages, and a route into a clinician-reviewed online assessment. A short photo assessment gives you an early steer before committing to an appointment.

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Orthodontic practices near NE88

On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of NE88, 43 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, 0.6 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling0.6 miles north-east–––4.8 (406 reviews)
NEO ORTHODONTICSNewcastle upon Tyne1.2 miles north✓–––
Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley1.4 miles south–✓✓5.0 (443 reviews)
Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley1.4 miles south✓✓✓5.0 (4 reviews)
SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne1.5 miles north–––4.9 (420 reviews)
M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne1.7 miles north–––4.9 (11 reviews)
The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne1.7 miles north–✓✓4.9 (485 reviews)
Newcastle Dental HospitalNewcastle upon Tyne2.2 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 NE88 with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Felling, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Newcastle upon Tyne (1.2 miles north) and Lamesley (1.4 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Felling10.6 miles north-east
Newcastle upon Tyne51.2 miles north
Lamesley21.4 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE88

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), 1.4 miles south.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley5.0 (443 reviews)1.4 miles south
The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne4.9 (485 reviews)1.7 miles north
SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne4.9 (420 reviews)1.5 miles north
M F Lee Dental SurgeryNewcastle upon Tyne4.9 (11 reviews)1.7 miles north

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Getting orthodontic treatment from NE88

The nearest practice to NE88 is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 56.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 3 of the practices around NE88 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 NE88 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, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 2 miles away.

NE88 at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaGateshead
NHS dental servicesNHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationMore deprived than most of England
Residents under 1621.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents10,870 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally11.9% aged 16 to 24 and 40.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car50% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre9,100 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Nearest university dental hospitalNewcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 2 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsNorth East Futures UTC — 1.1 miles
Grace College — 1.6 miles
Kingsmeadow Community School — 1.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles7 schools, about 6,391 pupils (DfE)
Schools in council area91 schools, 30,087 pupils (DfE)
5-year-olds with visible decay22.3% across the local ICB (OHID)
Nearest orthodontic practicesDenmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — under a mile
NEO ORTHODONTICS, Newcastle upon Tyne — 1 miles
Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 1 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles43 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles
Neighbouring districtsNE8, NE92, NE99, NE98, NE1, NE11, NE9, NE85

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.

Braces and aligners in the NE88 area

Most NE88 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.

The nearest town page for NE88 is Saltwell.

Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE88

Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE88?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE88 is Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are NEO ORTHODONTICS (1.2 miles) and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (1.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near NE88?

Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of NE88, 43 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE88?

The nearest practice to NE88 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is NEO ORTHODONTICS in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 1.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (1.4 miles).

Which places are in or near the NE88 postcode district?

Places in or next to NE88 include Saltwell, Bensham, Shipcote, Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne, Low Team, Teams and Deckham.

How do I find an orthodontist near the NE88 postcode area?

Begin with the town and area pages covering Saltwell, Gateshead, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.

Do I need an appointment before getting advice near NE88?

Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.

Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.

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