Orthodontic practices near Cox Green
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Cox Green, 39 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, 1.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 1.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 3.3 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 4.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 4.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cox Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 1.7 miles east; the next are Sunderland (2.7 miles north-east) and East Boldon (3.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 1.7 miles east |
| Sunderland | 6 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 2 | 6.5 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cox Green
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), 5.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 1.7 miles east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 8.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cox Green 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,256 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 208 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 51st closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Biddick Academy — 1.7 miles St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington — 1.7 miles Academy 360 — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 9,414 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 | Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — 2 miles Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 3 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 61 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 Cox Green
The nearest practice to Cox Green is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Truly Dental (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Cox Green list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cox Green are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cox Green
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Orthodontist in Cox Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cox Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sunderland, not just Cox Green.
Cox Green in context
Officially, Cox Green is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Cox Green sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cox Green has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.5% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,256 residents in Cox Green's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Cox Green has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Cox Green attend schools such as Biddick Academy (1.7 miles) and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (1.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 122 schools and 41,439 pupils across Cox Green's Local Authority. Cox Green falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cox Green is about 9 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Continue your local research
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Cox Green in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Old Penshaw, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Cox Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cox Green itself. The nearest recorded are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 2 miles away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 3 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cox Green
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cox Green 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cox Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Cox Green
Orthodontic treatment in Cox Green 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cox Green
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Cox Green. Cox Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 12.5% of Cox Green's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,256 residents in the neighbourhood around Cox Green, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Cox Green has more choice than 72% 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 Cox Green are Biddick Academy (1.7 miles) and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (1.7 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Cox Green's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Cox Green among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cox Green is about 9 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 Cox Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cox Green
If Cox Green, Sunderland is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Old Penshaw, New Herrington, Newbottle, Philadelphia, Teal Farm, and West Herrington may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cox Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cox Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cox Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cox Green is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 1.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Fence Houses Dental Practice (2.6 miles) and Westmount Dental Sunderland (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cox Green?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Cox Green, 39 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cox Green?
The nearest practice to Cox Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 3.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Hetton Dental Practice (4.4 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cox Green, Sunderland?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cox Green, Sunderland?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.