--- title: "Oraprime Orthodontics | Orthodontist in Whitley Bay" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/oraprime-orthodontics description: "Oraprime Orthodontics is an orthodontic practice in Whitley Bay. Rated 5.0/5 from 1 review. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Oraprime Orthodontics 3 Alma Pl, Whitley Bay, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, [North Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitley-bay) NE29 0LZ 5.0 (1 review) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces [0191 257 4338](tel:0191 257 4338) [Visit Website](http://www.oraprime.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=16718112515861319144&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:smile@oraprime.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Whitley Bay, Oraprime Orthodontics is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Across the practices we list in Whitley Bay, the review-weighted average rating is 3.9; this practice's 5.0 is above that. Monthly payment plans are reported to be available for those paying privately. Oraprime Orthodontics is located at 3 Alma Pl, Whitley Bay, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK (NE29 0LZ). This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Other practices nearby include The Dental Studio Prosthetics in Whitley Bay (under a mile away), Monkseaton Dental Practice in Whitley Bay (under a mile away), and Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (about 2 miles away). Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 1 review. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces, subject to clinical assessment. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Whitley Bay, including this one. ## Oraprime Orthodontics at a Glance | Address | 3 Alma Pl, Whitley Bay, North Shields NE29 0LZ, UK, Whitley Bay, NE29 0LZ | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | 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) | | Funding listed | Private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | | Nearest other orthodontist | The Dental Studio Prosthetics, Whitley Bay — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Oraprime Orthodontics The neighbourhood around Oraprime Orthodontics has 1,616 residents and 9.3% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is Whitley Bay High School, 0.5 miles away. Patients here can choose from 9 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Among the 9 rated practices within three miles, it has the top public rating. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,616 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Whitley Bay High School (0.5 miles); Marden Bridge Middle School (0.6 miles); Monkseaton Coastal School (0.7 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 9 (2 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 9 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles) | | Residents in NE29 | 9,157 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NE29 | 32.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in NE29 | 3,075 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NE29 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ne29) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Oraprime Orthodontics is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Oraprime Orthodontics offer NHS treatment? Oraprime Orthodontics offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Oraprime Orthodontics offer? Oraprime Orthodontics offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Ceramic Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Oraprime Orthodontics offer payment plans? Oraprime Orthodontics is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Oraprime Orthodontics offer a free consultation? Oraprime Orthodontics is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Oraprime Orthodontics run by a specialist orthodontist? Oraprime Orthodontics is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Oraprime Orthodontics located? Oraprime Orthodontics is located in North Shields. How many orthodontists are there in Whitley Bay? We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Whitley Bay, of which Oraprime Orthodontics is one. What other orthodontists are near Oraprime Orthodontics? The nearest other practices on our register are The Dental Studio Prosthetics (Whitley Bay, under a mile away), Monkseaton Dental Practice (Whitley Bay, under a mile away), and Alma Dental Practice (North Shields, about 2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Oraprime Orthodontics, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Oraprime Orthodontics on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in North Shields View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/whitley-bay) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is The Dental Studio Prosthetics, under a mile away. | Practice | From Oraprime Orthodontics | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [The Dental Studio Prosthetics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio-prosthetics), Whitley Bay | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (14) | | [Monkseaton Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/monkseaton-dental-practice), Whitley Bay | under a mile south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.3 (21) | | [Alma Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alma-dental-practice), North Shields | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (96) | | [New Smile Company](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-company), North Shields | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (18) | | [Verne Road Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/verne-road-dental-practice), North Shields | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (58) | | [Osborne Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics), North Shields | 2.7 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Oraprime Orthodontics. [The Dental Studio Prosthetics — Whitley Bay (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-dental-studio-prosthetics) [Monkseaton Dental Practice — Whitley Bay (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/monkseaton-dental-practice) [Alma Dental Practice — North Shields (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alma-dental-practice) [New Smile Company — North Shields (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/new-smile-company) [Verne Road Dental Practice — North Shields (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/verne-road-dental-practice) [Osborne Orthodontics — North Shields (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics) [Compare All Orthodontists in Whitley Bay](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/whitley-bay) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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