About This Practice
Osborne Orthodontics is a registered orthodontic provider serving North Shields and the surrounding area. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Osborne Family Dentists in South 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). Across the practices we list in North Shields, the review-weighted average rating is 4.4; this practice's 3.9 is below that. The practice address is 3 Nile St, North Shields NE29 0BE, UK. Osborne Orthodontics is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in North Shields. The practice has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews.
Osborne Orthodontics at a Glance
| Address | 3 Nile St, North Shields NE29 0BE, UK, North 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 | 3.9 out of 5 from 40 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Osborne Orthodontics
Around Osborne Orthodontics the 2021 Census counts 1,843 residents, with 2.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is John Spence Community High School, 1.0 miles away. Within three miles there are 14 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 13 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 10th. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, 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 | 10th of 13 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 7 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in North 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 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 Osborne Orthodontics on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Osborne Family Dentists, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Osborne Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (16) |
| 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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