Orthodontic practices near Chilton Moor
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Chilton Moor, 21 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 0.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 5.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 5.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| DUNELM ORTHODONTICSDurham | 5.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Durham Smile ClinicDurham | 5.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.1 (113 reviews) |
| FALCHION ORTHODONTICS LIMITEDDurham | 5.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chilton Moor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.3 miles north; the next are Sunderland (5.2 miles north-east) and Durham (5.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 0.3 miles north |
| Sunderland | 5 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Durham | 4 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| East Boldon | 1 | 6.5 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chilton Moor
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), 7.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chilton Moor 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,268 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,039 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kepier — 1.0 miles Hetton Academy — 2.2 miles Park View School — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 3,443 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 | Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — under a mile Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 5 miles Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, Durham — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 68 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 Chilton Moor
The nearest practice to Chilton Moor is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Truly Dental (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Chilton Moor list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chilton Moor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 2.4 miles 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 Chilton Moor
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Orthodontist in Chilton Moor: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Chilton Moor, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sunderland.
About Chilton Moor
High Dubmire is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Chilton Moor.
What official data says about Chilton Moor
ONS classifies Chilton Moor as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Chilton Moor falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 16.4% of Chilton Moor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Chilton Moor, 7.3% of the 1,268 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Chilton Moor is better served than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Chilton Moor are Kepier (1.0 miles) and Hetton Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Chilton Moor's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Chilton Moor sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chilton Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover High Dubmire, Fencehouses, Sedgeletch, Shiney Row, West Rainton, and East Rainton as well as this one.
Local treatment availability around Chilton Moor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chilton Moor itself. The closest on record are Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 5 miles away; and Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 5 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chilton Moor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Chilton Moor helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Chilton Moor
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Chilton Moor
Treatment in Chilton Moor runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chilton Moor
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chilton Moor has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Chilton Moor — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Chilton Moor. Chilton Moor — 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. 16.4% of Chilton Moor's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,268 residents in Chilton Moor's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Chilton Moor has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Chilton Moor attend schools such as Kepier (1.0 miles) and Hetton Academy (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Chilton Moor's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). Chilton Moor'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 Chilton Moor is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Chilton Moor itself. The nearest recorded are Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 5 miles away; and Smmmile - Invisalign Durham, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chilton Moor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chilton Moor
If Chilton Moor, Sunderland is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for High Dubmire, Fencehouses, Sedgeletch, Shiney Row, West Rainton, and East Rainton follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chilton Moor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chilton Moor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chilton Moor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chilton Moor is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 0.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Hetton Dental Practice (2.4 miles) and Salma’s Smiles (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chilton Moor?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Chilton Moor, 21 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chilton Moor?
The nearest practice to Chilton Moor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 2.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include DUNELM ORTHODONTICS (5.4 miles) and Durham Smile Clinic (5.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chilton Moor, 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 Chilton Moor, Sunderland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.