--- title: "1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields | Orthodontist" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1a-dentist-74-fowler-street-south-shields description: "1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, orthodontist in South Shields: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields 74 Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1PD, UK, [South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields) NE33 1PD 4.5 (121 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [0191 406 0008](tel:0191 406 0008) [Visit Website](http://1adentist.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13282630287079595672&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields provides orthodontic treatment to patients in South Shields. 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in South Shields. Adult orthodontics is reported as a particular focus of this practice. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL in South Shields (under a mile away), Wearside Orthodontic Centre in Sunderland (under a mile away), and St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields (under a mile away). 121 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.5/5. The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. The practice address is 74 Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1PD, UK, postcode NE33 1PD. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Across the practices we list in South Shields, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.5 is below that. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. ## 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields at a Glance | Address | 74 Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1PD, UK, South Shields, NE33 1PD | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 121 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL, South Shields — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,707 residents, 4.5% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Mortimer Community College is the closest secondary school, 1.0 miles from the practice. Within three miles there are 11 other orthodontic practices on our register. By public rating it is 6th of 10 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,707 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Mortimer Community College (1.0 miles); St Wilfrid's RC College (1.3 miles); Kings Priory School (1.5 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (5 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 6th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles) | | Residents in NE33 | 8,755 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NE33 | 47.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in NE33 | 4,126 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NE33 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ne33) ## 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. 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields offer NHS treatment? 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields offer? 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields treat children as well as adults? 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields accessible? 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields located? 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields is at 74 Fowler St, South Shields NE33 1PD, UK, South Shields NE33 1PD. The nearest other practice on our register is WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL in South Shields, under a mile away. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields? The nearest other practices on our register are WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (South Shields, under a mile away), Wearside Orthodontic Centre (Sunderland, under a mile away), and St Michael's Dental Practice (South Shields, under a mile away). 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The nearest is WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL, under a mile away. | Practice | From 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre-south-shiel), South Shields | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Wearside Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre), Sunderland | under a mile north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, evenings/weekends | 3.0 (4) | | [St Michael's Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice-2), South Shields | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist, children | 4.9 (106) | | [Union Quay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental), South Shields | 1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (909) | | [Osborne Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics), North Shields | 1.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) | | [Osborne Family Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists), South Shields | 1.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (16) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields. [WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre-south-shiel) [Wearside Orthodontic Centre — Sunderland (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre) [St Michael's Dental Practice — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice-2) [Union Quay Dental — South Shields (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental) [Osborne Orthodontics — North Shields (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics) [Osborne Family Dentists — South Shields (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists) [Compare All Orthodontists in South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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