Orthodontic practices near Shiremoor
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Shiremoor, 36 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, 1.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monkseaton Dental PracticeWhitley Bay | 1.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (21 reviews) |
| Oraprime OrthodonticsWhitley Bay | 2.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| New Smile CompanyNorth Shields | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (18 reviews) |
| Verne Road Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 2.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (58 reviews) |
| The Dental Studio ProstheticsWhitley Bay | 2.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 3.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Shiremoor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Whitley Bay, 1.7 miles east; the next are North Shields (2.6 miles south-east) and South Shields (3.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 1.7 miles east |
| North Shields | 4 | 2.6 miles south-east |
| South Shields | 5 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 4.1 miles south |
| Cramlington | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Sunderland | 1 | 4.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Shiremoor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (5.0 from 96 reviews), 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 3.6 miles south-east |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
| SmmmileNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (420 reviews) | 6.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Shiremoor 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 4,889 |
| Residents under 16 | 23.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,872 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 | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 47.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 887 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% 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 | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wellfield Middle School — 0.8 miles Valley Gardens Middle School — 1.6 miles Monkseaton Coastal School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 15 schools, about 11,103 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 | Monkseaton Dental Practice, Whitley Bay — 2 miles New Smile Company, North Shields — 3 miles Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | NE27 |
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 Shiremoor
Shiremoor is 1.7 miles from Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Oraprime Orthodontics (2.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Shiremoor list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Shiremoor are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Studio Prosthetics in Whitley Bay, 2.7 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 Shiremoor
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Orthodontist in Shiremoor: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Shiremoor keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Shiremoor or another part of North Tyneside. Shiremoor — a small town with a population of around 4,889 — is covered on this page specifically.
Shiremoor in context
Shiremoor's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Shiremoor falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Shiremoor skews family-heavy: 23.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Shiremoor, 8.2% of the 1,872 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across North Tyneside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Shiremoor has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Shiremoor are Wellfield Middle School (0.8 miles) and Valley Gardens Middle School (1.6 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Shiremoor's Local Authority has 83 schools educating 30,934 pupils (DfE data). Shiremoor sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shiremoor is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Facts about Shiremoor
Shiremoor has a population of around 4,889, making it a small town within North Tyneside. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to East Holywell, the closest linked location.
Practice signals around Shiremoor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Shiremoor itself. The nearest we do hold are Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, about 2 miles away; New Smile Company in North Shields, about 3 miles away; and Osborne Family Dentists in South Shields, about 3 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for East Holywell, Earsdon, West Holywell, Backworth, Benton Square, and Bates Cottages follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Shiremoor
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Shiremoor helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Shiremoor
Every case in Shiremoor follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Shiremoor
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Shiremoor can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Shiremoor — Local Context
Provision in Shiremoor varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Shiremoor is classified 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 Shiremoor. Shiremoor skews family-heavy: 23.6% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.2% of the 1,872 residents in Shiremoor's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across North Tyneside. Shiremoor has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% 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 Shiremoor are Wellfield Middle School (0.8 miles) and Valley Gardens Middle School (1.6 miles). 15 secondary schools are within three miles. Shiremoor's Local Authority has 83 schools educating 30,934 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Shiremoor is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Shiremoor is about 6 miles from Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne. There is no orthodontist on our records in Shiremoor itself. The nearest recorded are Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, about 2 miles away; New Smile Company in North Shields, about 3 miles away; and Osborne Family Dentists in South Shields, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Shiremoor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Shiremoor
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Shiremoor, North Tyneside alone. You can keep exploring with related pages for East Holywell, Earsdon, West Holywell, Backworth, Benton Square, and Bates Cottages.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Shiremoor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Shiremoor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Shiremoor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Shiremoor is Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay, about 1.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Oraprime Orthodontics (2.3 miles) and New Smile Company (2.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Shiremoor?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Shiremoor, 36 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Shiremoor?
The nearest practice to Shiremoor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Studio Prosthetics in Whitley Bay, about 2.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Grange Road West Dental Practice (4.1 miles) and Burnett Dental Group (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Shiremoor, North Tyneside?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.