Orthodontic practices near Ashbrooke
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Ashbrooke, 29 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery in Sunderland, 0.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 0.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 0.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 1.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 1.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ashbrooke with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sunderland, 0.2 miles east; the next are East Boldon (1.7 miles north-west) and Houghton-Le-Spring (2.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 0.2 miles east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 1.7 miles north-west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 2.6 miles south-west |
| South Shields | 5 | 6.3 miles north |
| Wallsend | 2 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| North Shields | 4 | 7.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ashbrooke
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), 8.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 8.1 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ashbrooke at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sunderland |
| 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 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,856 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 24.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 50.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,491 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy — 0.1 miles Thornhill Academy — 0.2 miles St Aidan's Catholic Academy — 0.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 10,356 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 122 schools, 41,439 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery, Sunderland — under a mile Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 2 miles Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 60 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 Ashbrooke
The nearest practice to Ashbrooke is Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery in Sunderland, 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 29 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (8.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Ashbrooke list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Ashbrooke are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ashbrooke
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Orthodontist in Ashbrooke: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ashbrooke. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sunderland.
Local provider signals in Ashbrooke
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ashbrooke. The nearest recorded are Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery in Sunderland, under a mile away; Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 2 miles away; and Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Ashbrooke
Ashbrooke — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,856 residents in Ashbrooke's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Ashbrooke has more choice than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Ashbrooke are served by secondary schools including St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (0.1 miles) and Thornhill Academy (0.2 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Ashbrooke's Local Authority area covers 122 schools and 41,439 pupils, according to DfE figures. Ashbrooke's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ashbrooke is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ashbrooke
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ashbrooke
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ashbrooke often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ashbrooke?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ashbrooke is Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery in Sunderland, about 0.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Breeze Dental (0.5 miles) and Fulwell & John Street Dental (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ashbrooke?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Ashbrooke, 29 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ashbrooke?
The nearest practice to Ashbrooke that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Hetton Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and St Michael's Dental Practice (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ashbrooke, Sunderland?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ashbrooke, Sunderland?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.