Orthodontic practices near The Lawe
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of The Lawe, 40 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, 0.2 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (121 reviews) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIELSouth Shields | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wearside Orthodontic CentreSunderland | 0.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 0.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (909 reviews) |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 0.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 0.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Lawe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Shields, 0.2 miles south; the next are Sunderland (0.2 miles south) and North Shields (0.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 5 | 0.2 miles south |
| Sunderland | 6 | 0.2 miles south |
| North Shields | 4 | 0.9 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 3 | 2.8 miles south-west |
| Whitley Bay | 3 | 2.9 miles north |
| East Boldon | 1 | 5.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Lawe
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), 1.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 0.7 miles north |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| The Cosmetic Dental ClinicNewcastle upon Tyne | 4.9 (485 reviews) | 7.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Lawe 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 | 25.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 51.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,945 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within South Tyneside | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 29 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 12.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in South Tyneside |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mortimer Community College — 1.2 miles Kings Priory School — 1.2 miles St Wilfrid's RC College — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,178 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 | 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, South Shields — under a mile Wearside Orthodontic Centre, Sunderland — under a mile Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields — under a mile |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 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 The Lawe
The Lawe has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wearside Orthodontic Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Windmill North Tyneside Orthodontics (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around The Lawe list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 The Lawe are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Lawe
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Orthodontist in The Lawe: This page was put together for people in The Lawe who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of South Tyneside.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as South Shields, High Shields, Mill Dam, Westoe, Tynemouth, and Cauldwell may also help.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Lawe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Lawe itself. The nearest we do hold are 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, under a mile away; Wearside Orthodontic Centre in Sunderland, under a mile away; and Osborne Orthodontics in North Shields, under a mile away.
The Lawe in context
The Lawe is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. 25.3% of The Lawe's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,417 residents in the neighbourhood around The Lawe, 12.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across South Tyneside. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, The Lawe is better served than 85% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 22.3% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in The Lawe are served by secondary schools including Mortimer Community College (1.2 miles) and Kings Priory School (1.2 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 62 schools and 22,753 pupils in The Lawe's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, The Lawe sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to The Lawe is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Lawe at a glance
Just under 1 km north, South Shields is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in The Lawe
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Lawe
Patients in The Lawe have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in The Lawe
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Lawe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Lawe
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Lawe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Lawe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Lawe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Lawe is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, about 0.2 miles to the south. The next closest are WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (0.2 miles) and Wearside Orthodontic Centre (0.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Lawe?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of The Lawe, 40 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Lawe?
The nearest practice to The Lawe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, about 0.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (0.2 miles) and Wearside Orthodontic Centre (0.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Lawe, South Tyneside?
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 The Lawe, 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.