--- title: "Orthodontists in South Shields | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields description: "Compare 5 orthodontic practices in South Shields, South 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 South Shields Compare 5 orthodontic practices in South Shields, South Tyneside by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/south-shields) ## Compare Orthodontists in South Shields 5 practices are on our register for South 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 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1a-dentist-74-fowler-street-south-shields) NE33 1PD | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.5 (121 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Osborne Family Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists) | Not listed | Private | 4.3 (16 reviews) | Under a mile | | [St Michael's Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice-2) NE33 3PH | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (106 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Union Quay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental) NE30 1HB | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Retainers | Private | 4.9 (909 reviews) | Under a mile | | [WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre-south-shiel) NE33 1PU | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | ## South Shields at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | South 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 83,655 | | Residents under 16 | 25.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 12.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 51.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,945 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 South Tyneside | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 29 places in the county (the county median is 1.2 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 12.4% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in South Tyneside | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Mortimer Community College — 1.2 miles Kings Priory School — 1.2 miles St Wilfrid's RC College — 1.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 11,178 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 62 schools, 22,753 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 [The Lawe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-lawe) [High Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/high-shields) [Mill Dam](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/mill-dam) [Westoe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westoe) [Tynemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tynemouth) [Cauldwell](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cauldwell) [All Areas in South Tyneside](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/south-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 South Shields How many orthodontists are there in South Shields? There are 5 orthodontic practices on our register for South Shields, 3 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in South Shields offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in South Shields: 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, St Michael's Dental Practice, WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in South Shields has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Union Quay Dental has the highest average rating on our register for South Shields: 4.9 from 909 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 South Shields | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields) ## 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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