Orthodontic practices near Simonside
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Simonside, 41 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, 1.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 1.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (121 reviews) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIELSouth Shields | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wearside Orthodontic CentreSunderland | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 2.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 2.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Simonside with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Shields, 1.6 miles north-east; the next are Wallsend (1.8 miles north-west) and Sunderland (2.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 5 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Wallsend | 3 | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Sunderland | 6 | 2.0 miles north |
| North Shields | 4 | 2.7 miles north |
| East Boldon | 1 | 3.7 miles south |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 4.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Simonside
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), 6.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 2.9 miles north |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 5.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Simonside at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South 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 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,445 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,753 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England |
| Access within South Tyneside | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 29 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in South Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Wilfrid's RC College — 1.0 miles Mortimer Community College — 1.3 miles Boldon School — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,628 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 62 schools, 22,753 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Michael's Dental Practice, South Shields — 2 miles Grange Road West Dental Practice, Wallsend — 2 miles Wearside Orthodontic Centre, Sunderland — 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 Simonside
The nearest practice to Simonside is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, 1.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. 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 (2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (5.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Simonside list clear aligners, the nearest 2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Simonside are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Simonside
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Orthodontist in Simonside: This page was put together for people in Simonside who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Simonside or another part of South Tyneside.
Simonside in context
Simonside — 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. 19.4% of Simonside's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Simonside, 6.9% of the 1,445 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across South Tyneside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Simonside has 16 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 87% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Simonside are served by secondary schools including St Wilfrid's RC College (1.0 miles) and Mortimer Community College (1.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Simonside's Local Authority has 62 schools educating 22,753 pupils (DfE data). Simonside falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Simonside is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Simonside
The nearest other location we cover is West Harton, under 1 km to the east.
Practice signals around Simonside
There is no orthodontist on our records in Simonside itself. The nearest we do hold are St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 2 miles away; Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, about 2 miles away; and Wearside Orthodontic Centre in Sunderland, about 2 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Biddick Hall, Tyne Dock, West Harton, Brockley Whins, West Boldon, and East Jarrow.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Simonside
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Simonside helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Simonside
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Simonside — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Simonside
The orthodontic landscape in Simonside offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Simonside
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Simonside. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Simonside
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Simonside, South Tyneside, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Biddick Hall, Tyne Dock, West Harton, Brockley Whins, West Boldon, and East Jarrow may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Simonside
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Simonside often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Simonside?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Simonside is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 1.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Grange Road West Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Simonside?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Simonside, 41 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Simonside?
The nearest practice to Simonside that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 1.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Grange Road West Dental Practice (1.8 miles) and 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Simonside, South Tyneside?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Simonside, South Tyneside?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.