--- title: "Orthodontists in North Shields | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/north-shields description: "Compare 4 orthodontic practices in North Shields, North Tyneside: 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 North Shields Compare 4 orthodontic practices in North Shields, North Tyneside by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in North Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/north-shields) ## Compare Orthodontists in North Shields 4 practices are on our register for North Shields. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alma Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alma-dental-practice) NE29 0LZ | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (96 reviews) | Under a mile | | [New Smile Company](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-company) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (18 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Osborne Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics) | Not listed | Private | 3.9 (40 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Verne Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/verne-road-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 3.6 (58 reviews) | Under a mile | ## North Shields at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | North Tyneside | | 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 | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 39,747 | | Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,502 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 5.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 21.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,743 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England | | Access within North Tyneside | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | John Spence Community High School — 0.2 miles Marden High School — 0.6 miles Kings Priory School — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 10,577 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 83 schools, 30,934 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 [Billy Mill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/billy-mill) [Tynemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tynemouth) [Whitley Bay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitley-bay) [Cullercoats](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cullercoats) [Monkseaton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/monkseaton) [Percy Main](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/percy-main) [All Areas in North Tyneside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/north-tyneside) 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 North Shields How many orthodontists are there in North Shields? There are 4 orthodontic practices on our register for North Shields. Which orthodontist in North Shields has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Alma Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for North Shields: 5.0 from 96 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. 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