Orthodontic practices near East Herrington
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of East Herrington, 34 practices within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 0.4 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 2.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 2.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 3.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 3.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to East Herrington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.4 miles north; the next are Sunderland (2.1 miles north-east) and East Boldon (3.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 0.4 miles north |
| Sunderland | 6 | 2.1 miles north-east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 7.5 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 2 | 7.6 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 East Herrington
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), 7.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 0.4 miles north |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
East Herrington 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,359 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,028 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% 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 | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farringdon Community Academy — 0.4 miles Sandhill View Academy — 1.3 miles Christ's College — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 9,252 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 — under a mile Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 2 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 67 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 East Herrington
The nearest practice to East Herrington is Salma’s Smiles 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 34 practices, and within 20 there are 67.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Truly Dental (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around East Herrington list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around East Herrington are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 2.7 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 East Herrington
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Orthodontist in East Herrington: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in East Herrington. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sunderland.
Practice data for East Herrington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in East Herrington itself. The nearest recorded are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 2 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away.
What official data says about East Herrington
Officially, East Herrington is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in East Herrington. With just 12.8% of residents under 16, East Herrington skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,359 residents in the neighbourhood around East Herrington, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. East Herrington has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near East Herrington attend schools such as Farringdon Community Academy (0.4 miles) and Sandhill View Academy (1.3 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. East Herrington's Local Authority area covers 122 schools and 41,439 pupils, according to DfE figures. East Herrington falls in a less deprived area than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to East Herrington is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About East Herrington
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Doxford Park, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Doxford Park, Middle Herrington, Thorney Close, Silksworth, West Herrington, and Hastings Hill.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for East Herrington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in East Herrington helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in East Herrington
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in East Herrington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in East Herrington can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in East Herrington
Every mainstream option is available to patients in East Herrington — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around East Herrington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around East Herrington
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to East Herrington, Sunderland alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for Doxford Park, Middle Herrington, Thorney Close, Silksworth, West Herrington, and Hastings Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in East Herrington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in East Herrington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to East Herrington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to East Herrington is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 0.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Westmount Dental Sunderland (2.1 miles) and Breeze Dental (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near East Herrington?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of East Herrington, 34 practices within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near East Herrington?
The nearest practice to East Herrington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Hetton Dental Practice (3.6 miles) and Wentworth House Dental Practice (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in East Herrington, Sunderland?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in East Herrington, Sunderland?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.