Orthodontic practices near Percy Main
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Percy Main, 41 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is New Smile Company in North Shields, 0.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smile CompanyNorth Shields | 0.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (18 reviews) |
| Verne Road Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 0.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.6 (58 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 1.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 1.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIELSouth Shields | 1.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (121 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Percy Main with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is North Shields, 0.8 miles north; the next are South Shields (1.1 miles north-east) and Wallsend (1.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| North Shields | 4 | 0.8 miles north |
| South Shields | 5 | 1.1 miles north-east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Sunderland | 2 | 1.6 miles east |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 2.7 miles north |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 4.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Percy Main
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), 6.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 6.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Percy Main at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | North Tyneside |
| 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 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,496 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 43.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,652 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within North Tyneside | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Norham High School — 0.4 miles St Thomas More Catholic High School — 1.3 miles Churchill Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 13,233 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 83 schools, 30,934 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | New Smile Company, North Shields — under a mile Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields — 1 miles Grange Road West Dental Practice, Wallsend — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 53 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 Percy Main
Percy Main has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: New Smile Company in North Shields is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wearside Orthodontic Centre (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Percy Main list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Percy Main are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Percy Main
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Percy Main, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Percy Main itself or elsewhere in North Tyneside.
What official data says about Percy Main
ONS classifies Percy Main as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Percy Main falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 17.2% of Percy Main's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Percy Main, 6.7% of the 1,496 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across North Tyneside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Percy Main has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near Percy Main attend schools such as Norham High School (0.4 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic High School (1.3 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 30,934 pupils across Percy Main's Local Authority. Percy Main falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Percy Main is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Percy Main sits locally
Howdon is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km west of Percy Main.
Local provider signals in Percy Main
There is no orthodontist on our records in Percy Main itself. The nearest we do hold are New Smile Company in North Shields, under a mile away; Osborne Family Dentists in South Shields, about a mile away; and Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, about 2 miles away.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as East Howdon, West Chirton, Billy Mill, East Jarrow, Howdon, and Jarrow may also help.
Orthodontic Treatments in Percy Main
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Percy Main 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Percy Main
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Percy Main
Orthodontic treatment in Percy Main is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Percy Main
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Percy Main. Percy Main 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. Percy Main's under-16 share sits at 17.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,496 residents in Percy Main's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across North Tyneside. Percy Main has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Percy Main are served by secondary schools including Norham High School (0.4 miles) and St Thomas More Catholic High School (1.3 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 30,934 pupils across Percy Main's Local Authority. Percy Main's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Percy Main is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Percy Main. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Percy Main
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Percy Main, North Tyneside with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including East Howdon, West Chirton, Billy Mill, East Jarrow, Howdon, and Jarrow.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Percy Main
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Percy Main often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Percy Main?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Percy Main is New Smile Company in North Shields, about 0.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Verne Road Dental Practice (0.8 miles) and Osborne Orthodontics (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Percy Main?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Percy Main, 41 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Percy Main?
The nearest practice to Percy Main that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (1.5 miles) and 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Percy Main, North Tyneside?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Percy Main, North Tyneside?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.