About This Practice
Verne Road Dental Practice provides orthodontic treatment to patients in North Shields. Across the practices we list in North Shields, the review-weighted average rating is 4.4; this practice's 3.6 is below that. Patients have rated this practice 3.6/5 across 58 reviews. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in North Shields, including this one. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. The practice address is 39 Verne Rd, North Shields NE29 7LS, UK. Other practices nearby include New Smile Company in North Shields (under a mile away), Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (under a mile away), and Osborne Orthodontics in North Shields (under a mile away).
Verne Road Dental Practice at a Glance
| Address | 39 Verne Rd, North Shields NE29 7LS, 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 | 3.6 out of 5 from 58 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | New Smile Company, North Shields — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Verne Road Dental Practice
The neighbourhood around Verne Road Dental Practice has 1,375 residents and 6.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Norham High School is the closest secondary school, 0.5 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 14 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 11th of 13 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,375 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | Norham High School (0.5 miles); St Thomas More Catholic High School (0.6 miles); John Spence Community 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 | 11th of 13 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 6 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.
Verne Road Dental Practice 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 Verne Road Dental Practice on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is New Smile Company, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Verne Road Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Smile Company, North Shields | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (18) |
| Alma Dental Practice, North Shields | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (96) |
| Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) |
| Osborne Family Dentists, South Shields | under a mile east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (16) |
| Union Quay Dental, South Shields | 1.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (909) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, South Shields | 1.8 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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