Orthodontic practices near Lyons
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Lyons, 16 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 0.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Wentworth House Dental PracticeHawthorn | 5.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.0 (41 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 6.0 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Smmmile - Invisalign DurhamDurham | 6.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lyons with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.5 miles west; the next are Hawthorn (5.0 miles south-east) and Sunderland (5.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 0.5 miles west |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Sunderland | 6 | 5.4 miles north |
| Durham | 4 | 6.0 miles south-west |
| East Boldon | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 9.9 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 Lyons
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), 10.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 10.0 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 3.8 miles north |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 5.9 miles north |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 12.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lyons 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 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,938 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 13 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Hetton Academy — 0.8 miles Kepier — 2.0 miles Seaham High School — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,812 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 | Hetton Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — under a mile Wentworth House Dental Practice, Hawthorn — 5 miles Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 71 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 Lyons
The nearest practice to Lyons is Hetton Dental Practice 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 16 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Lyons list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Lyons are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lyons
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Practice data for Lyons
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lyons itself. The closest on record are Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; Wentworth House Dental Practice in Hawthorn, about 5 miles away; and Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 5 miles away.
What official data says about Lyons
Lyons is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.8% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,514 residents in the neighbourhood around Lyons, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Lyons has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lyons attend schools such as Hetton Academy (0.8 miles) and Kepier (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lyons's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). Lyons's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lyons is about 13 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hetton-Le-Hole, Easington Lane, Hetton Downs, Elemore Vale, Hetton le Hill, and Houghton-Le-Spring.
A quick look at Lyons
The nearest other location we cover is Hetton-Le-Hole, under 1 km to the west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lyons
Many people in Lyons delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lyons
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Lyons. Lyons is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 15.8% of Lyons's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Lyons, 6.9% of the 1,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Sunderland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Lyons has more choice than 56% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Lyons attend schools such as Hetton Academy (0.8 miles) and Kepier (2.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lyons's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Lyons among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lyons is about 13 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 Lyons
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lyons
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Areas We Cover Around Lyons
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Lyons, Sunderland, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Hetton-Le-Hole, Easington Lane, Hetton Downs, Elemore Vale, Hetton le Hill, and Houghton-Le-Spring.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lyons
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lyons often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lyons?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lyons is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 0.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Fence Houses Dental Practice (2.9 miles) and Salma’s Smiles (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lyons?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Lyons, 16 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lyons?
The nearest practice to Lyons that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 0.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Wentworth House Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and Breeze Dental (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lyons, Sunderland?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lyons, 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.