Orthodontic practices near Point Pleasant
On our practice register: 27 practices within 5 miles of Point Pleasant, 42 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, 0.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 0.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 1.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| New Smile CompanyNorth Shields | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (18 reviews) |
| Verne Road Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 2.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (58 reviews) |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 2.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 2.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 2.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
| Windmill North Tyneside OrthodonticsNewcastle upon Tyne | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (98 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Point Pleasant with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wallsend, 0.9 miles south-east; the next are North Shields (2.3 miles north-east) and South Shields (2.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wallsend | 3 | 0.9 miles south-east |
| North Shields | 4 | 2.3 miles north-east |
| South Shields | 5 | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Newcastle upon Tyne | 9 | 2.9 miles west |
| Sunderland | 1 | 3.2 miles east |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 3.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Point Pleasant
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), 5.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 4.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Point Pleasant 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 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,807 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 44.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,932 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 27 practices, more than 95% of towns in England |
| Access within North Tyneside | 11th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 4 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Burnside College — 0.5 miles Churchill Academy — 1.1 miles Hebburn Comprehensive School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 8,151 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 | Grange Road West Dental Practice, Wallsend — under a mile New Smile Company, North Shields — 2 miles Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 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 Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (2.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 13 of the practices around Point Pleasant list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Point Pleasant 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, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Point Pleasant
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Point Pleasant, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across North Tyneside and the surrounding area.
Practice signals around Point Pleasant
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Point Pleasant. The nearest recorded are Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, under a mile away; New Smile Company in North Shields, about 2 miles away; and Osborne Family Dentists in South Shields, about 3 miles away.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hebburn Row, Wallsend, Willington Quay, Hebburn, Hebburn New Town, and Howdon.
Point Pleasant in context
ONS classifies Point Pleasant as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Point Pleasant. Census data puts 17.7% of Point Pleasant's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,807 residents in Point Pleasant's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across North Tyneside. With 27 orthodontic practices within five miles, Point Pleasant is better served than 95% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Point Pleasant attend schools such as Burnside College (0.5 miles) and Churchill Academy (1.1 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 83 schools and 30,934 pupils across Point Pleasant's Local Authority. Point Pleasant falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Point Pleasant is about 4 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Where Point Pleasant sits locally
Just around 1 km west, Wallsend is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Point Pleasant
The orthodontic landscape in Point Pleasant offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Point Pleasant
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Point Pleasant
Orthodontic treatment in Point Pleasant is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Point Pleasant
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Point Pleasant runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Point Pleasant. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Point Pleasant
This part of the page places Point Pleasant, North Tyneside in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Hebburn Row, Wallsend, Willington Quay, Hebburn, Hebburn New Town, and Howdon may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Point Pleasant
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Point Pleasant often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Point Pleasant?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Point Pleasant is Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (1.4 miles) and New Smile Company (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Point Pleasant?
Our register has 27 practices within 5 miles of Point Pleasant, 42 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Point Pleasant?
The nearest practice to Point Pleasant that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, about 0.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (1.4 miles) and Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Point Pleasant, North Tyneside?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Point Pleasant, North Tyneside?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.