Orthodontic practices near Hertburn
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Hertburn, 46 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) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 3.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 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) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 3.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.4 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 Hertburn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.7 miles south-east; the next are Sunderland (3.7 miles east) and East Boldon (3.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Sunderland | 6 | 3.7 miles east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 3.8 miles east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.8 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.2 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 4.9 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 Hertburn
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) | 4.4 miles east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hertburn 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 | 30.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,397 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.3% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,638 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 | 12 practices, more than 79% 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 | 10.7% 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 — 1.3 miles St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,366 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 Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 4 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 46 within 10 miles, 59 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 Hertburn
Hertburn 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 46 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Hertburn list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hertburn 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 Hertburn
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Orthodontist in Hertburn: This page was put together for people in Hertburn who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Hertburn or another part of Sunderland.
Local snapshot of Hertburn
Columbia is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Hertburn.
What we know about practices near Hertburn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hertburn itself. The closest on record are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 4 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Columbia, Concord, Glebe, Washington, Albany, and Biddick may also help.
Area profile for Hertburn
Hertburn's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hertburn falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 30.1% of Hertburn's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Hertburn, 10.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Hertburn has more choice than 79% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Hertburn are served by secondary schools including Washington Academy (0.6 miles) and Biddick Academy (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Hertburn's Local Authority area covers 122 schools and 41,439 pupils, according to DfE figures. Hertburn falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Hertburn is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hertburn
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hertburn can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Hertburn runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Hertburn
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hertburn has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Hertburn — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Hertburn directly, though {my}dentist (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Hertburn as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hertburn falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 30.1% of Hertburn's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,397 residents in the neighbourhood around Hertburn, 10.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Hertburn has 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Hertburn are Washington Academy (0.6 miles) and Biddick Academy (1.3 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. Hertburn's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hertburn sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hertburn is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Hertburn itself. The nearest we do hold are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 4 miles away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 4 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hertburn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hertburn
These links help widen your research beyond Hertburn, Sunderland if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Columbia, Concord, Glebe, Washington, Albany, and Biddick may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hertburn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hertburn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hertburn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hertburn is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Westmount Dental Sunderland (3.7 miles) and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hertburn?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Hertburn, 46 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hertburn?
The nearest practice to Hertburn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (4.2 miles) and Breeze Dental (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hertburn, 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 Hertburn, Sunderland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.