About This Practice
Osborne Family Dentists is a registered orthodontic provider serving South Shields and the surrounding area. Its 4.3 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in South Shields. The practice address is 3B Nile St, North Shields NE29 0BE, UK. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Osborne Orthodontics in North Shields (under a mile away), OSBORNE ORTHODONTICS in North Shields (under a mile away), and Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (under a mile away). The practice has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. This is a private orthodontic practice. We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in South Shields, including this one.
Osborne Family Dentists at a Glance
| Address | 3B Nile St, North Shields NE29 0BE, UK, South Shields |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Public rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 16 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Osborne Family Dentists
Osborne Family Dentists sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,843 residents, 2.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. John Spence Community High School is the closest secondary school, 1.0 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 9th of 13 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,843 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 2.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Spence Community High School (1.0 miles); Kings Priory School (1.0 miles); Norham High School (1.1 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (7 offer NHS, 5 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 9th of 13 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 7 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in South Shields
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.
Osborne Family Dentists 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 Osborne Family Dentists on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Osborne Orthodontics, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Osborne Family Dentists | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) |
| Alma Dental Practice, North Shields | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (96) |
| Union Quay Dental, South Shields | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (909) |
| New Smile Company, North Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (18) |
| Verne Road Dental Practice, North Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (58) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, South Shields | 1.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (121) |
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.
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