--- title: "Orthodontists in Whitley Bay | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitley-bay description: "Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Whitley Bay, 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 Whitley Bay Compare 3 orthodontic practices in Whitley Bay, North Tyneside by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Whitley Bay](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/whitley-bay) ## Compare Orthodontists in Whitley Bay 3 practices are on our register for Whitley Bay. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Monkseaton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/monkseaton-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 3.3 (21 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Oraprime Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oraprime-orthodontics) NE29 0LZ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | | [The Dental Studio Prosthetics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio-prosthetics) NE26 2AG | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.7 (14 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Whitley Bay 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 | 38,055 | | Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,530 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 21.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,055 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England | | Access within North Tyneside | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 32 places in the county (the county median is 1.8 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in North Tyneside | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Marden Bridge Middle School — 0.1 miles Monkseaton Coastal School — 0.6 miles Whitley Bay High School — 0.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 9,438 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 [Monkseaton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/monkseaton) [North Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/north-shields) [West Monkseaton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/west-monkseaton) [Cullercoats](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cullercoats) [Billy Mill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/billy-mill) [Tynemouth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tynemouth) [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 Whitley Bay How many orthodontists are there in Whitley Bay? There are 3 orthodontic practices on our register for Whitley Bay, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Whitley Bay offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Whitley Bay: The Dental Studio Prosthetics. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Whitley Bay has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, The Dental Studio Prosthetics has the highest average rating on our register for Whitley Bay: 4.7 from 14 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitley-bay](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitley-bay) ## 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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