Orthodontic practices near Ayre's Quay
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Ayre's Quay, 36 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 0.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 0.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 0.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ayre's Quay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sunderland, 0.5 miles south; the next are East Boldon (0.9 miles north-west) and Houghton-Le-Spring (2.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 0.5 miles south |
| East Boldon | 1 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| South Shields | 5 | 5.6 miles north |
| Wallsend | 2 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| North Shields | 4 | 7.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ayre's Quay
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), 8.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 8.0 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.3 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ayre's Quay 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,958 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 | 26.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,828 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% 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 | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% 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 — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy — 0.8 miles Thornhill Academy — 0.9 miles St Aidan's Catholic Academy — 1.2 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 | Breeze Dental, Sunderland — under a mile Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — under a mile Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 58 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 Ayre's Quay
The nearest practice to Ayre's Quay is Breeze Dental 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 36 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Ayre's Quay list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ayre's Quay 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 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ayre's Quay
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Local provider signals in Ayre's Quay
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ayre's Quay itself. The closest on record are Breeze Dental in Sunderland, under a mile away; Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, under a mile away; and Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3 miles away.
Ayre's Quay at a glance
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The local picture in Ayre's Quay
Ayre's Quay is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ayre's Quay falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.9% of Ayre's Quay's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ayre's Quay, 5.6% of the 1,958 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Ayre's Quay has more choice than 66% 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 Ayre's Quay are St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (0.8 miles) and Thornhill Academy (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Ayre's Quay's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). Ayre's Quay falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ayre's Quay is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ayre's Quay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ayre's Quay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ayre's Quay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ayre's Quay is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Truly Dental (0.6 miles) and Fulwell & John Street Dental (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ayre's Quay?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Ayre's Quay, 36 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ayre's Quay?
The nearest practice to Ayre's Quay that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (5.6 miles) and 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ayre's Quay, Sunderland?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ayre's Quay, Sunderland?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.