--- title: "Orthodontists in Sunderland, Sunderland | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Sunderland, 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 Sunderland Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Sunderland, Sunderland by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sunderland) ## Compare Orthodontists in Sunderland 6 practices are on our register for Sunderland. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Breeze Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/breeze-dental) SR4 7EY | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (641 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Fulwell & John Street Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fulwell-john-street-dental) | Not listed | Private | 3.6 (81 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-m-e-little-dental-surgery) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (5 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Truly Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truly-dental) SR4 6SF | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces | Private | 4.9 (55 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Wearside Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre) SR1 1NF | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 3.0 (4 reviews) | 7 miles | | [Westmount Dental Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westmount-dental-sunderland) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (970 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Sunderland 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 | 170,134 | | Residents under 16 | 12.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,470 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 13.5% aged 16 to 24 and 42.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 42.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,892 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 23.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England | | Access within Sunderland | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 74 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 | 4.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Sunderland | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 11 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy — 0.5 miles Thornhill Academy — 0.6 miles St Aidan's Catholic Academy — 0.6 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 10,356 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 [Ashbrooke](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashbrooke) [Hillview](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hillview) [Humbledon View](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/humbledon-view) [Monkwearmouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/monkwearmouth) [Thornhill Cresecent](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornhill-cresecent) [Bishopwearmouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bishopwearmouth) [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 Sunderland How many orthodontists are there in Sunderland? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Sunderland, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Sunderland offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Sunderland: Breeze Dental, Wearside Orthodontic Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Sunderland has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Breeze Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Sunderland: 4.9 from 641 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Sunderland? 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 Sunderland, Sunderland | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland) ## 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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