Orthodontic practices near Silksworth
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Silksworth, 31 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 0.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 1.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 2.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 2.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 2.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 3.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Silksworth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 0.8 miles north-west; the next are Sunderland (1.9 miles north) and East Boldon (3.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 3 | 0.8 miles north-west |
| Sunderland | 6 | 1.9 miles north |
| East Boldon | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Hawthorn | 1 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Wallsend | 2 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Lamesley | 2 | 8.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Silksworth
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), 8.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 9.9 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Silksworth 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,509 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,894 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Sunderland | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farringdon Community Academy — 0.4 miles Venerable Bede Church of England Academy — 1.3 miles Sandhill View Academy — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 9,252 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 | Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — under a mile Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 2 miles Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | SR3 |
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 Silksworth
The nearest practice to Silksworth is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (2.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Silksworth list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Silksworth are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Silksworth
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Orthodontist in Silksworth: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Silksworth. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sunderland, not just Silksworth.
Local provider signals in Silksworth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Silksworth itself. The closest on record are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 2 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for New Silksworth, Sourmilk Hill, Doxford Park, East Herrington, Middle Herrington, and Burdon.
Silksworth in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Doxford Park, around 1 km to the west.
What official data says about Silksworth
Officially, Silksworth is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Silksworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 1,509 residents in Silksworth's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland. Silksworth has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Silksworth attend schools such as Farringdon Community Academy (0.4 miles) and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.3 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 122 schools and 41,439 pupils across Silksworth's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Silksworth among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Silksworth is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Silksworth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Silksworth helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Silksworth
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Silksworth runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Silksworth
Patients in Silksworth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Silksworth — Local Context
Practices serving Silksworth differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Silksworth's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Silksworth falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 14.5% of Silksworth's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Silksworth, 4.2% of the 1,509 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Sunderland, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Silksworth has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 72% of towns in England. 22.3% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. Families in Silksworth are served by secondary schools including Farringdon Community Academy (0.4 miles) and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.3 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 122 schools and 41,439 pupils in Silksworth's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Silksworth falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Silksworth is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Silksworth itself. The nearest we do hold are Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, under a mile away; Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 2 miles away; and Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Silksworth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Silksworth
If Silksworth, Sunderland is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include New Silksworth, Sourmilk Hill, Doxford Park, East Herrington, Middle Herrington, and Burdon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Silksworth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Silksworth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Silksworth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Silksworth is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 0.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Westmount Dental Sunderland (1.9 miles) and Breeze Dental (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Silksworth?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Silksworth, 31 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Silksworth?
The nearest practice to Silksworth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 2.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Hetton Dental Practice (3.8 miles) and Wentworth House Dental Practice (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Silksworth, 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 Silksworth, Sunderland?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.