--- title: "Alma Dental Practice | Orthodontist in North Shields" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alma-dental-practice description: "Alma Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice in North Shields. Rated 5.0/5 from 96 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Alma Dental Practice 3 Alma Pl, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, [South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/north-shields) NE29 0LZ 5.0 (96 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign [0191 257 4338](tel:0191 257 4338) [Visit Website](http://almadental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=14406849870381273356&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@almadental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Alma Dental Practice is an orthodontic practice based in North Shields, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Across the practices we list in North Shields, the review-weighted average rating is 4.4; this practice's 5.0 is above that. 96 reviews give this practice an average rating of 5.0/5. The practice address is 3 Alma Pl, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, postcode NE29 0LZ. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Osborne Orthodontics in North Shields (under a mile away), Osborne Family Dentists in South Shields (under a mile away), and Union Quay Dental in South Shields (under a mile away). We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in North Shields, including this one. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign and Clear Aligners, subject to clinical assessment. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. ## Alma Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 3 Alma Pl, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, North Shields, NE29 0LZ | | --- | --- | | 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 | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 96 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Osborne Orthodontics, North 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 Alma Dental Practice Around Alma Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,500 residents, with 5.5% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. John Spence Community High School is the closest secondary school, 0.8 miles from the practice. Alma Dental Practice is one of 15 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Its public rating is the highest of the 13 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,500 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 33.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | John Spence Community High School (0.8 miles); Kings Priory School (1.0 miles); Norham High School (1.1 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 14 (7 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 4 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 13 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 7 miles) | | Residents in NE29 | 9,157 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NE29 | 32.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in NE29 | 3,075 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NE29 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ne29) ## 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. Alma Dental Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Alma Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? Alma Dental Practice offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Alma Dental Practice offer? Alma Dental Practice offers Invisalign and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Where is Alma Dental Practice located? Alma Dental Practice is at 3 Alma Pl, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, South Shields NE29 0LZ. The nearest other practice on our register is Osborne Orthodontics in North Shields, under a mile away. What other orthodontists are near Alma Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Osborne Orthodontics (North Shields, under a mile away), Osborne Family Dentists (South Shields, under a mile away), and Union Quay Dental (South Shields, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Alma Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Alma Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in South Shields View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-shields) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Alma Dental Practice on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Osborne Orthodontics, under a mile away. | Practice | From Alma Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Osborne Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics), North Shields | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) | | [Osborne Family Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists), South Shields | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (16) | | [Union Quay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental), South Shields | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (909) | | [New Smile Company](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-company), North Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (18) | | [Verne Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/verne-road-dental-practice), North Shields | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (58) | | [1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1a-dentist-74-fowler-street-south-shields), South Shields | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (121) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Alma Dental Practice. [Osborne Orthodontics — North Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics) [Osborne Family Dentists — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists) [Union Quay Dental — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental) [New Smile Company — North Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-company) [Verne Road Dental Practice — North Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/verne-road-dental-practice) [1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields — South Shields (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1a-dentist-74-fowler-street-south-shields) [Compare All Orthodontists in North Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/north-shields) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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