--- title: "Orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring | Compare Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-le-spring description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Houghton-Le-Spring, Sunderland by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Houghton-Le-Spring](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/houghton-le-spring) ## Compare Orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring 3 practices are on our register for Houghton-Le-Spring. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Fence Houses Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fence-houses-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 3.7 (47 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Hetton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/hetton-dental-practice) DH5 9JB | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.1 (14 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Salma’s Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/salmas-smiles) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 3 miles | ## Houghton-Le-Spring at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Sunderland | | 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) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 37,840 | | Residents under 16 | 26.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,547 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 33.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 35.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,452 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 27.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Sunderland | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 12 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Kepier — 0.6 miles Hetton Academy — 1.5 miles Farringdon Community Academy — 2.5 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,524 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 122 schools, 41,439 pupils (DfE) | | 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Hetton Downs](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hetton-downs) [Rainton Bridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rainton-bridge) [East Rainton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/east-rainton) [Grasswell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grasswell) [Hetton-Le-Hole](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hetton-le-hole) [Lyons](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lyons) [All Areas in Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/sunderland) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring How many orthodontists are there in Houghton-Le-Spring? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Houghton-Le-Spring, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Houghton-Le-Spring: Hetton Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Houghton-Le-Spring has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Salma’s Smiles has the highest average rating on our register for Houghton-Le-Spring: 5.0 from 162 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Houghton-Le-Spring | Compare Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-le-spring](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/houghton-le-spring) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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