Orthodontic practices near Glebe
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Glebe, 44 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 3.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 3.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 4.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 4.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Glebe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.7 miles south-east; the next are Lamesley (3.8 miles north-west) and Sunderland (4.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Sunderland | 6 | 4.1 miles east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 4.4 miles east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.9 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 5.1 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 Glebe
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), 3.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 4.7 miles east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 6.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Glebe 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 | 11.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,389 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,317 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% 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 | 72nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Washington Academy — 0.6 miles Biddick Academy — 0.6 miles St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,519 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 — 4 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 4 miles Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | {my}dentist — 2 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 Glebe
Glebe is 3.7 miles from Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 11 of the practices around Glebe list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 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 Glebe are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Glebe
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Orthodontist in Glebe: People weighing up braces or aligners in Glebe can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sunderland.
Compare nearby areas
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Washington, Biddick, Columbia, Albany, Hertburn, and Concord.
Glebe at a glance
Washington is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Glebe.
Local provider signals in Glebe
There is no orthodontist on our records in Glebe itself. The nearest recorded are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley, about 4 miles away; and Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 4 miles away.
Glebe in context
By ONS classification, Glebe falls under 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 Glebe. Glebe has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.4% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,389 residents in the neighbourhood around Glebe, 5% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Glebe is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Glebe are Washington Academy (0.6 miles) and Biddick Academy (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Glebe's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Glebe is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Glebe is about 7 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Orthodontic Journey in Glebe
Orthodontic treatment in Glebe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Glebe
There's no orthodontist on record in Glebe itself; the nearest dentist, {my}dentist, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Glebe sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 11.4% of Glebe's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Glebe, 5% of the 1,389 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Glebe is better served 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 Glebe are Washington Academy (0.6 miles) and Biddick Academy (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 122 schools and 41,439 pupils in Glebe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Glebe sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Glebe is about 7 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Glebe
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Glebe has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Glebe offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Glebe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Glebe
These local links are here for anyone comparing Glebe, Sunderland against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Washington, Biddick, Columbia, Albany, Hertburn, and Concord for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Glebe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Glebe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Glebe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Glebe is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (3.8 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Glebe?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Glebe, 44 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Glebe?
The nearest practice to Glebe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Breeze Dental (4.7 miles) and Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Glebe, 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 Glebe, Sunderland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.