Orthodontic practices near Shiney Row
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Shiney Row, 33 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Hetton Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.1 (14 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 4.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shiney Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 1.1 miles south; the next are Sunderland (4.2 miles north-east) and East Boldon (5.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 1.1 miles south |
| Sunderland | 5 | 4.2 miles north-east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Lamesley | 2 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Durham | 4 | 6.5 miles south-west |
| Wallsend | 2 | 7.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shiney Row
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), 6.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 9.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shiney Row 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,731 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,425 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 33rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Kepier — 1.6 miles St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington — 2.1 miles Biddick Academy — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,003 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 | Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 1 miles Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 4 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 65 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 Shiney Row
Shiney Row is 1.1 miles from Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (4.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Shiney Row list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Shiney Row 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, 3.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Shiney Row
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Orthodontist in Shiney Row: People weighing up braces or aligners in Shiney Row 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.
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Related pages for Fencehouses, Sedgeletch, Bournmoor, Chilton Moor, Newbottle, and Philadelphia are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local orthodontic signals in Shiney Row
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Shiney Row itself. The nearest recorded are Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about a mile away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 4 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 5 miles away.
Where Shiney Row sits locally
Just around 1 km west, Bournmoor is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Shiney Row
Shiney Row — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16.5% of Shiney Row's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,731 residents in the neighbourhood around Shiney Row, 8.2% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Shiney Row has more choice than 64% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Shiney Row are Kepier (1.6 miles) and St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 122 schools and 41,439 pupils in Shiney Row's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Shiney Row's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shiney Row is about 10 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
All Orthodontic Options in Shiney Row Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Shiney Row can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Shiney Row
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Shiney Row practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Shiney Row
Starting orthodontic treatment in Shiney Row can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Shiney Row
- 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?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Shiney Row follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shiney Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shiney Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shiney Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shiney Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shiney Row is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Salma’s Smiles (2.7 miles) and Hetton Dental Practice (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shiney Row?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Shiney Row, 33 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shiney Row?
The nearest practice to Shiney Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Hetton Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Breeze Dental (4.9 miles) and Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shiney Row, 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 Shiney Row, Sunderland?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.