--- title: "St Michael's Dental Practice | Orthodontist in South Shields" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice-2 description: "St Michael's Dental Practice, orthodontist in South Shields: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # St Michael's Dental Practice 158 Westoe Rd, South Shields NE33 3PH, UK, [South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields) NE33 3PH 4.9 (106 reviews) NHS Braces [0191 456 0573](tel:0191 456 0573) [Visit Website](http://www.stmichaelsdentalpractice.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=10085069369583581374&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@stmichaelsdentalpractice.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in South Shields, St Michael's Dental Practice is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. This practice provides both NHS and private orthodontic care. You'll find the practice at 158 Westoe Rd, South Shields NE33 3PH, UK, NE33 3PH. Both adult and children's orthodontics are reported to be offered here. Other practices nearby include 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields in South Shields (under a mile away), Wearside Orthodontic Centre in South Shields (under a mile away), and WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL in South Shields (under a mile away). St Michael's Dental Practice is one of 6 orthodontic practices we track in South Shields. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. 106 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Its 4.9 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in South Shields. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. ## St Michael's Dental Practice at a Glance | Address | 158 Westoe Rd, South Shields NE33 3PH, UK, South Shields, NE33 3PH | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 106 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, South Shields — 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 St Michael's Dental Practice Around St Michael's Dental Practice the 2021 Census counts 1,399 residents, with 5.8% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Families here are closest to Mortimer Community College (0.5 miles). Within three miles there are 11 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 10 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 2nd. 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 | 1,399 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Mortimer Community College (0.5 miles); St Wilfrid's RC College (0.8 miles); Harton Academy (1.2 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (5 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 2nd of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles) | | Residents in NE33 | 8,755 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NE33 | 47.5% | | Residents per square kilometre in NE33 | 4,126 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NE33 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ne33) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. St Michael's Dental Practice is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does St Michael's Dental Practice offer NHS treatment? St Michael's Dental Practice offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does St Michael's Dental Practice offer? St Michael's Dental Practice offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is St Michael's Dental Practice run by a specialist orthodontist? St Michael's Dental Practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does St Michael's Dental Practice treat children as well as adults? St Michael's Dental Practice is reported to treat both children and adults. Where is St Michael's Dental Practice located? St Michael's Dental Practice is located in South Shields. How many orthodontists are there in South Shields? We currently track 6 orthodontic practices in South Shields, of which St Michael's Dental Practice is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at St Michael's Dental Practice? 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. What other orthodontists are near St Michael's Dental Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (South Shields, under a mile away), Wearside Orthodontic Centre (South Shields, under a mile away), and WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (South Shields, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at St Michael's Dental Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` St Michael's Dental Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in South Shields View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/south-shields) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontist-vs-dentist) [Adult orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/adult-orthodontics-uk) [Children's orthodontics guide View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/childrens-orthodontics-uk) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to St Michael's Dental Practice on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, under a mile away. | Practice | From St Michael's Dental Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1a-dentist-74-fowler-street-south-shields), South Shields | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (121) | | [WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre-south-shiel), South Shields | under a mile north-west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [Wearside Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre), Sunderland | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, evenings/weekends | 3.0 (4) | | [Union Quay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental), South Shields | 1.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (909) | | [Osborne Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics), North Shields | 1.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) | | [Osborne Family Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists), South Shields | 1.6 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.3 (16) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from St Michael's Dental Practice. [1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/1a-dentist-74-fowler-street-south-shields) [WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre-south-shiel) [Wearside Orthodontic Centre — Sunderland (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre) [Union Quay Dental — South Shields (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental) [Osborne Orthodontics — North Shields (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics) [Osborne Family Dentists — South Shields (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists) [Compare All Orthodontists in South Shields](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-shields) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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