--- title: "Wearside Orthodontic Centre | Orthodontist in Sunderland" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre description: "Wearside Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Sunderland. Rated 3.0/5 from 4 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Wearside Orthodontic Centre 49 Frederick St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1NF, UK, [Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland) SR1 1NF 3.0 (4 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces NHS Braces Retainers [0191 514 5257](tel:0191 514 5257) [Visit Website](http://www.wearside-orthodontics.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=6213702569434140518&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:hello@wearside-orthodontics.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Sunderland, Wearside Orthodontic Centre is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. Wearside Orthodontic Centre is located at 49 Frederick St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1NF, UK (SR1 1NF). This practice is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. This practice is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist. Two reviews of the practice: “My son was fitted with a brace by Vicky and just had it removed last week. From start to finish Vicky and her team have been amazing, so kind, patient and profe…” (one patient), and “Really pleased with my time spent here, the staff were all welcoming and kind and my results after getting my braces off were amazing, Thankyou to the team :)” (one patient). Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers, subject to clinical assessment. A free initial consultation is reported to be available at this practice. 4 reviews give this practice an average rating of 3.0/5. This is one of 5 practices on our Sunderland register. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields in South Shields (under a mile away), WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL in South Shields (under a mile away), and St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields (under a mile away). Its 3.0 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Sunderland. ## Wearside Orthodontic Centre at a Glance | Address | 49 Frederick St, Sunniside, Sunderland SR1 1NF, UK, Sunderland, SR1 1NF | | --- | --- | | 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 | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, South Shields — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Wearside Orthodontic Centre The neighbourhood around Wearside Orthodontic Centre has 1,707 residents and 4.5% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Mortimer Community College is the closest secondary school, 1.0 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 11 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 10th of 10 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,707 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Mortimer Community College (1.0 miles); St Wilfrid's RC College (1.4 miles); Kings Priory School (1.5 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 11 (5 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 10th of 10 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne (about 8 miles) | | Residents in SR1 | 4,659 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in SR1 | 66.4% | | Residents per square kilometre in SR1 | 2,346 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the SR1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/sr1) ## 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. Wearside Orthodontic Centre is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Wearside Orthodontic Centre offer NHS treatment? Wearside Orthodontic Centre offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Wearside Orthodontic Centre offer? Wearside Orthodontic Centre offers NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Wearside Orthodontic Centre offer a free consultation? Wearside Orthodontic Centre is reported to offer a free initial consultation or smile assessment. Confirm current availability directly with the practice. Is Wearside Orthodontic Centre run by a specialist orthodontist? Wearside Orthodontic Centre 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 Wearside Orthodontic Centre treat children as well as adults? Wearside Orthodontic Centre is reported to focus on adult orthodontic treatment. Where is Wearside Orthodontic Centre located? Wearside Orthodontic Centre is located in Sunderland. How many orthodontists are there in Sunderland? We currently track 5 orthodontic practices in Sunderland, of which Wearside Orthodontic Centre is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Wearside Orthodontic Centre? 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 Wearside Orthodontic Centre? 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 SHIEL (South Shields, under a mile away), and St Michael's Dental Practice (South Shields, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Wearside Orthodontic Centre, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Wearside Orthodontic Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Sunderland View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/sunderland) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [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? 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The nearest is 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields, under a mile away. | Practice | From Wearside Orthodontic Centre | 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 south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.5 (121) | | [WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wearside-orthodontic-centre-south-shiel), South Shields | under a mile west | ✓ | – | – | – | – | – | | [St Michael's Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice-2), South Shields | under a mile south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | specialist, children | 4.9 (106) | | [Union Quay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental), South Shields | under a mile north | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (909) | | [Osborne Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics), North Shields | 1.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 3.9 (40) | | [Osborne Family Dentists](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists), South Shields | 1.1 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 Wearside Orthodontic Centre. [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) [St Michael's Dental Practice — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-practice-2) [Union Quay Dental — South Shields (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/union-quay-dental) [Osborne Orthodontics — North Shields (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-orthodontics) [Osborne Family Dentists — South Shields (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/osborne-family-dentists) [Compare All Orthodontists in Sunderland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/sunderland) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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