Orthodontic practices near NE33
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of NE33, 40 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 0.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 0.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (121 reviews) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIELSouth Shields | 0.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wearside Orthodontic CentreSunderland | 0.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 1.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (909 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 1.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE33 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Shields, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Sunderland (0.4 miles north) and North Shields (1.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 5 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Sunderland | 1 | 0.4 miles north |
| North Shields | 2 | 1.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE33
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Alma Dental Practice in North Shields (5.0 from 96 reviews), 1.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alma Dental PracticeNorth Shields | 5.0 (96 reviews) | 1.6 miles north-west |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 1.3 miles north |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 0.2 miles south-east |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 4.5 (121 reviews) | 0.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NE33
The nearest practice to NE33 is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wearside Orthodontic Centre (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around NE33 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around NE33 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
NE33 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | South 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 10.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,755 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 35.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 47.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,126 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mortimer Community College — 0.6 miles St Wilfrid's RC College — 1.0 miles Harton Academy — 1.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,489 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 62 schools, 22,753 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Michael's Dental Practice, South Shields — under a mile Wearside Orthodontic Centre, Sunderland — under a mile Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE34, NE30, NE29, NE36, NE35, NE32, NE26, SR5 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Starting your orthodontic search in NE33
People searching from NE33 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NE33 is Westoe.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE33
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE33?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE33 is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (0.4 miles) and WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE33?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of NE33, 40 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE33?
The nearest practice to NE33 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (0.4 miles) and WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (0.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE33 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE33 include Westoe, High Shields, Mill Dam, Cauldwell, Tyne Dock, West Harton, Cleadon Park and Harton Nook.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE33 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Westoe, South Tyneside, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near NE33?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.