Orthodontic practices near The Boldons
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of The Boldons, 39 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, 1.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 2.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 3.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 3.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Boldons with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is East Boldon, 1.9 miles south-east; the next are Sunderland (2.5 miles south-east) and Wallsend (3.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| East Boldon | 1 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Sunderland | 6 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Wallsend | 2 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| South Shields | 5 | 3.5 miles north |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 2 | 4.5 miles south |
| North Shields | 4 | 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 The Boldons
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), 5.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 4.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Boldons 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 13,567 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,384 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 474 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within South Tyneside | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 29 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 70% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in South Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Boldon School — 0.6 miles Red House Academy — 1.4 miles Castle View Enterprise Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,846 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 | Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 2 miles Truly Dental, Sunderland — 2 miles Grange Road West Dental Practice, Wallsend — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 57 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | NE36 |
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 The Boldons
The Boldons is 1.9 miles from Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (2.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around The Boldons list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Boldons are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 3.3 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 The Boldons
South Tyneside12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in The Boldons
Orthodontist in The Boldons: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in The Boldons, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of South Tyneside. The Boldons — a market town with a population of around 13,567 — is covered on this page specifically.
The local picture in The Boldons
The Boldons is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Boldons falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.6% of The Boldons's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,384 residents in The Boldons's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across South Tyneside. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (17), The Boldons has more choice than 88% of towns in England. Regionally, 22.3% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Secondary-age pupils near The Boldons attend schools such as Boldon School (0.6 miles) and Red House Academy (1.4 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 62 schools and 22,753 pupils across The Boldons's Local Authority. The Boldons sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Boldons is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Facts about The Boldons
Around 13,567 people live in The Boldons, which is a market town within South Tyneside. West Boldon is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of The Boldons.
Local orthodontic signals in The Boldons
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Boldons. The nearest we do hold are Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 2 miles away; Truly Dental in Sunderland, about 2 miles away; and Grange Road West Dental Practice in Wallsend, about 3 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as West Boldon, Downhill, Town End Farm, Biddick Hall, East Boldon, and Hylton Castle.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Boldons
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in The Boldons helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in The Boldons
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Boldons
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around The Boldons. The Boldons — 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. The Boldons's under-16 share, 13.6%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around The Boldons, 5.6% of the 1,384 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across South Tyneside, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The Boldons has 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 88% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 22.3% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near The Boldons attend schools such as Boldon School (0.6 miles) and Red House Academy (1.4 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 62 schools and 22,753 pupils across The Boldons's Local Authority. National deprivation data puts The Boldons close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to The Boldons is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in The Boldons
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in The Boldons can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Boldons
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Boldons — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Boldons. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Boldons
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare The Boldons, South Tyneside with surrounding locations. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including West Boldon, Downhill, Town End Farm, Biddick Hall, East Boldon, and Hylton Castle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Boldons
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Boldons often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Boldons?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Boldons is Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon, about 1.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Truly Dental (2.5 miles) and Westmount Dental Sunderland (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Boldons?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of The Boldons, 39 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Boldons?
The nearest practice to The Boldons that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Grange Road West Dental Practice (3.3 miles) and Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Boldons, South Tyneside?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Boldons, South Tyneside?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.