Orthodontic practices near North Hylton
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of North Hylton, 40 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Truly Dental in Sunderland, 1.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truly DentalSunderland | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 1.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 2.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to North Hylton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sunderland, 1.4 miles east; the next are East Boldon (1.6 miles north-east) and Houghton-Le-Spring (2.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 1.4 miles east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 2.4 miles south |
| Wallsend | 2 | 5.0 miles north-west |
| South Shields | 5 | 5.6 miles north |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of North Hylton
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), 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.1 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 7.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
North Hylton 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 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,411 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,592 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Castle View Enterprise Academy — 0.6 miles Academy 360 — 0.9 miles Christ's College — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 10,082 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 | Truly Dental, Sunderland — 1 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 2 miles Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 59 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 North Hylton
The nearest practice to North Hylton is Truly Dental in Sunderland, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Truly Dental (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around North Hylton list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 North Hylton are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In North Hylton
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Orthodontist in North Hylton: People weighing up braces or aligners in North Hylton can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sunderland.
Area profile for North Hylton
ONS classifies North Hylton as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. North Hylton sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.6% of North Hylton's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,411 residents in North Hylton's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, North Hylton is better served than 69% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in North Hylton are served by secondary schools including Castle View Enterprise Academy (0.6 miles) and Academy 360 (0.9 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. North Hylton's Local Authority has 122 schools educating 41,439 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, North Hylton sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to North Hylton is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
A quick look at North Hylton
Just around 1 km south, South Hylton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Hylton Castle, South Hylton, Pennywell, Hastings Hill, Downhill, and Town End Farm if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in North Hylton
We hold no orthodontic practice records in North Hylton itself. The closest on record are Truly Dental in Sunderland, about a mile away; Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 2 miles away; and Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 2 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in North Hylton
Starting orthodontic treatment in North Hylton can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in North Hylton — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in North Hylton
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, North Hylton has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in North Hylton
Every mainstream option is available to patients in North Hylton — 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 North Hylton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around North Hylton
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around North Hylton, Sunderland, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Hylton Castle, South Hylton, Pennywell, Hastings Hill, Downhill, and Town End Farm.
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Frequently Asked Questions in North Hylton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in North Hylton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to North Hylton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to North Hylton is Truly Dental in Sunderland, about 1.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Westmount Dental Sunderland (1.5 miles) and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd (1.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near North Hylton?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of North Hylton, 40 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near North Hylton?
The nearest practice to North Hylton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 2.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (5.0 miles) and Grange Road West Dental Practice (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in North Hylton, 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 North Hylton, Sunderland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.