--- title: "Truly Dental | Orthodontist in Sunderland" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/truly-dental description: "Truly Dental is an orthodontic practice in Sunderland. Rated 4.9/5 from 55 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Truly Dental 35 Merle Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6SF, UK, [Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland) SR4 6SF 4.9 (55 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces [0191 565 7058](tel:0191 565 7058) [Visit Website](http://www.trulydental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=109094872706230339&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@trulydental.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Sunderland, Truly Dental is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This practice is reported to offer a free consultation or smile assessment for new patients. This practice offers private orthodontic treatment. 55 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.9/5. Treatments offered include Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Across the practices we list in Sunderland, the review-weighted average rating is 4.8; this practice's 4.9 is above that. Truly Dental is located at 35 Merle Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6SF, UK (SR4 6SF). If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Breeze Dental in Sunderland (under a mile away), Ashford Orthodontics Ltd in East Boldon (under a mile away), and Westmount Dental Sunderland in Sunderland (under a mile away). Truly Dental is one of 5 orthodontic practices we track in Sunderland. ## Truly Dental at a Glance | Address | 35 Merle Terrace, Sunderland SR4 6SF, UK, Sunderland, SR4 6SF | | --- | --- | | 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 | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 55 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Breeze Dental, Sunderland — 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 Truly Dental Truly Dental sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,635 residents, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The nearest secondary school is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy, 1.1 miles away. Patients here can choose from 6 other orthodontic practices within three miles. Of the 7 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,635 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.9% aged 16 to 24 and 43.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (1.1 miles); Thornhill Academy (1.2 miles); Christ's College (1.3 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 6 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners) | | Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 7 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 10 miles) | | Residents in SR4 | 10,271 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SR4 | 34.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in SR4 | 4,652 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SR4 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sr4) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board. Truly Dental is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Truly Dental offer NHS treatment? Truly Dental offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Truly Dental offer? Truly Dental offers Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Truly Dental offer a free consultation? Truly Dental is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Where is Truly Dental located? Truly Dental is located in Sunderland. How many orthodontists are there in Sunderland? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Sunderland, of which Truly Dental is one. What other orthodontists are near Truly Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Breeze Dental (Sunderland, under a mile away), Ashford Orthodontics Ltd (East Boldon, under a mile away), and Westmount Dental Sunderland (Sunderland, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Truly Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Truly Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Sunderland View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sunderland) [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 insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Understanding an orthodontic quote View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/orthodontic-quote-without-visiting) [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 Truly Dental on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 1 list clear aligners and 0 list fixed braces. The nearest is Breeze Dental, under a mile away. | Practice | From Truly Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Breeze Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/breeze-dental), Sunderland | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (641) | | [Ashford Orthodontics Ltd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-orthodontics-ltd), East Boldon | under a mile north | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.5 (10) | | [Westmount Dental Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westmount-dental-sunderland), Sunderland | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (970) | | [Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-m-e-little-dental-surgery), Sunderland | 1.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (5) | | [Fulwell & John Street Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fulwell-john-street-dental), Sunderland | 1.4 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.6 (81) | | [Salma’s Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/salmas-smiles), Houghton-Le-Spring | 2.5 miles south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (162) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Truly Dental. [Breeze Dental — Sunderland (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/breeze-dental) [Ashford Orthodontics Ltd — East Boldon (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-orthodontics-ltd) [Westmount Dental Sunderland — Sunderland (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westmount-dental-sunderland) [Mr M E Little - Dental Surgery — Sunderland (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-m-e-little-dental-surgery) [Fulwell & John Street Dental — Sunderland (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/fulwell-john-street-dental) [Salma’s Smiles — Houghton-Le-Spring (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/salmas-smiles) [Compare All Orthodontists in Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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