About This Practice
Salma’s Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Houghton-Le-Spring. 162 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.7 across the practices we track in Houghton-Le-Spring. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Westmount Dental Sunderland in Sunderland (about 2 miles away), Breeze Dental in Sunderland (about 2 miles away), and Truly Dental in Sunderland (about 2 miles away). We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Houghton-Le-Spring, including this one. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Salma’s Smiles is located at 27 Durham Rd, East Herrington, Sunderland SR3 3NQ, UK.
Salma’s Smiles at a Glance
| Address | 27 Durham Rd, East Herrington, Sunderland SR3 3NQ, UK, Houghton-Le-Spring |
|---|---|
| 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 | 5.0 out of 5 from 162 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 1.7 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Salma’s Smiles
Around Salma’s Smiles the 2021 Census counts 1,359 residents, with 5.7% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Farringdon Community Academy (0.4 miles). Within three miles there are 4 other orthodontic practices on our register. Among the 5 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 10 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,359 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Farringdon Community Academy (0.4 miles); Sandhill View Academy (1.0 miles); Christ's College (1.4 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (1 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 5 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Houghton-Le-Spring
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.
Salma’s Smiles 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 Salma’s Smiles on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Westmount Dental Sunderland, 1.7 miles away.
| Practice | From Salma’s Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland | 1.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (970) |
| Breeze Dental, Sunderland | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (641) |
| Truly Dental, Sunderland | 2.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (55) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery, Sunderland | 2.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) |
| Fulwell & John Street Dental, Sunderland | 3.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (81) |
| Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon | 3.2 miles north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (10) |
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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