Orthodontic practices near Pallion
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Pallion, 37 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Truly Dental in Sunderland, 0.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truly DentalSunderland | 0.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 0.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 1.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 1.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.5 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 5.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pallion with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sunderland, 0.2 miles east; the next are East Boldon (0.7 miles north) and Houghton-Le-Spring (2.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 6 | 0.2 miles east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 0.7 miles north |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 2.5 miles south |
| South Shields | 5 | 5.5 miles north |
| Wallsend | 2 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| North Shields | 4 | 6.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pallion
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), 7.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 2.5 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.
Pallion 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,657 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 | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 52.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,132 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 30.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% 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 — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ's College — 1.2 miles Castle View Enterprise Academy — 1.2 miles Academy 360 — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 11,399 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 — under a mile Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — under a mile Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SR4 |
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 Pallion
Pallion has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Truly Dental in Sunderland is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Pallion list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Pallion are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pallion
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pallion, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sunderland.
Local provider signals in Pallion
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pallion itself. The nearest we do hold are Truly Dental in Sunderland, under a mile away; Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, under a mile away; and Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Pallion
Pallion 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. Pallion's under-16 share sits at 20%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,657 residents in Pallion's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Pallion has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Pallion are served by secondary schools including Christ's College (1.2 miles) and Castle View Enterprise Academy (1.2 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Pallion's Local Authority area covers 122 schools and 41,439 pupils, according to DfE figures. Pallion's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pallion is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Pallion
The nearest other location we cover is Ayre's Quay, around 1 km to the east.
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Nearby location pages including Ayre's Quay, Humbledon, Hylton Red House, Marley Pots, Pennywell, and Plains Farm can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pallion
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pallion helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pallion
Practices serving Pallion differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Pallion sits within NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20% of Pallion's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,657 residents in the neighbourhood around Pallion, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pallion is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Pallion attend schools such as Christ's College (1.2 miles) and Castle View Enterprise Academy (1.2 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 122 schools and 41,439 pupils across Pallion's Local Authority. Pallion's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Pallion is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 9 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Pallion
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pallion has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pallion
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pallion — 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 Pallion. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pallion
This section helps connect Pallion, Sunderland to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Ayre's Quay, Humbledon, Hylton Red House, Marley Pots, Pennywell, and Plains Farm follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pallion
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pallion often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pallion?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pallion is Truly Dental in Sunderland, about 0.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Ashford Orthodontics Ltd (0.7 miles) and Westmount Dental Sunderland (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pallion?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Pallion, 37 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pallion?
The nearest practice to Pallion that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Michael's Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Grange Road West Dental Practice (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pallion, 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 Pallion, Sunderland?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.