Oraprime Orthodontics
3 Alma Pl, Whitley Bay, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, North Shields NE29 0LZ
5.0 (1 review)
About This Practice
For patients in Whitley Bay, Oraprime Orthodontics is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Across the practices we list in Whitley Bay, the review-weighted average rating is 3.9; this practice's 5.0 is above that. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Oraprime Orthodontics is located at 3 Alma Pl, Whitley Bay, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK (NE29 0LZ). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Other practices nearby include The Dental Studio Prosthetics in Whitley Bay (under a mile away), Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay (under a mile away), and Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (about 2 miles away). Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 1 review. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, subject to clinical assessment. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Whitley Bay, including this one.
Oraprime Orthodontics at a Glance
| Address | 3 Alma Pl, Whitley Bay, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, Whitley Bay, NE29 0LZ |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| 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) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces |
| Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Nearest other orthodontist | The Dental Studio Prosthetics, Whitley Bay — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Oraprime Orthodontics
The neighbourhood around Oraprime Orthodontics has 1,616 residents and 9.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Whitley Bay High School, 0.5 miles away. Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 9 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,616 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitley Bay High School (0.5 miles); Marden Bridge Middle School (0.6 miles); Monkseaton Coastal School (0.7 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 9 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles) |
| Residents in NE29 | 9,157 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) |
| Households without a car in NE29 | 32.5% |
| Residents per square kilometre in NE29 | 3,075 |
NHS Orthodontics in Whitley Bay
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board.
Oraprime Orthodontics is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Oraprime Orthodontics on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is The Dental Studio Prosthetics, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Oraprime Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental Studio Prosthetics, Whitley Bay | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (14) |
| Monkseaton Dental Practice, Whitley Bay | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.3 (21) |
| Alma Dental Practice, North Shields | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (96) |
| New Smile Company, North Shields | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (18) |
| Verne Road Dental Practice, North Shields | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (58) |
| Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields | 2.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.