Orthodontic practices near Concord
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Concord, 42 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, 3.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 3.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 4.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Concord with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lamesley, 3.2 miles west; the next are Wallsend (3.5 miles north) and Felling (4.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.2 miles west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 3.5 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| East Boldon | 1 | 4.2 miles east |
| Sunderland | 6 | 4.3 miles east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 2 | 4.5 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 Concord
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), 3.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.2 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 4.5 miles south-east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 4.9 miles east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Concord 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,257 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,779 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 67th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Washington Academy — 0.8 miles Oxclose Community Academy — 1.9 miles Biddick Academy — 2.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 10,549 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 | Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 3 miles Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — 4 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 55 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 3 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 Concord
Concord is 3.2 miles from Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Concord list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Concord are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Concord
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Orthodontist in Concord: Before booking anything in Concord, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sunderland.
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What official data says about Concord
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Concord sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Concord has a smaller share of children than most areas — 10% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,257 residents in the neighbourhood around Concord, 4.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Concord has more choice than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Concord are served by secondary schools including Washington Academy (0.8 miles) and Oxclose Community Academy (1.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 122 schools and 41,439 pupils in Concord's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Concord sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Concord is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
A quick look at Concord
The nearest other location we cover is Usworth, under 1 km to the west.
Local treatment availability around Concord
There is no orthodontist on our records in Concord itself. The closest on record are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3 miles away; Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton in Wallsend, about 4 miles away; and Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental) in Felling, about 4 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Concord
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Concord has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Concord
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Concord — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Concord
Orthodontic treatment in Concord is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Concord
No orthodontic practice covers Concord directly, though {my}dentist (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Concord is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Concord falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 10% of Concord's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,257 residents in the neighbourhood around Concord, 4.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Concord has 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 81% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Concord are served by secondary schools including Washington Academy (0.8 miles) and Oxclose Community Academy (1.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 122 schools and 41,439 pupils in Concord's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Concord's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Concord is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Concord. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Concord
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Concord, Sunderland with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Usworth, Albany, Hertburn, Donwell, Follingsby, and Glebe may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Concord
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Concord often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Concord?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Concord is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.2 miles) and Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Concord?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Concord, 42 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Concord?
The nearest practice to Concord that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (3.5 miles) and Grange Road West Dental Practice (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Concord, Sunderland?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Concord, Sunderland?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.