Orthodontic practices near NE34
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of NE34, 38 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, 1.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 1.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (106 reviews) |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (121 reviews) |
| WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIELSouth Shields | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wearside Orthodontic CentreSunderland | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.0 (4 reviews) |
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 2.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (909 reviews) |
| Osborne OrthodonticsNorth Shields | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.9 (40 reviews) |
| Osborne Family DentistsSouth Shields | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (16 reviews) |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.7 (96 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE34 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is South Shields, 1.2 miles north; the next are Sunderland (1.8 miles north) and North Shields (2.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| South Shields | 5 | 1.2 miles north |
| Sunderland | 1 | 1.8 miles north |
| North Shields | 1 | 2.8 miles north |
| Wallsend | 1 | 2.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE34
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Union Quay Dental in South Shields (4.9 from 909 reviews), 2.7 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Union Quay DentalSouth Shields | 4.9 (909 reviews) | 2.7 miles north |
| St Michael's Dental PracticeSouth Shields | 4.9 (106 reviews) | 1.2 miles north |
| Grange Road West Dental PracticeWallsend | 4.7 (96 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South ShieldsSouth Shields | 4.5 (121 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NE34
NE34 is 1.2 miles from St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wearside Orthodontic Centre (1.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around NE34 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 miles 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 NE34 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, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 8 miles away.
NE34 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,508 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,747 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 8 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Wilfrid's RC College — 0.5 miles Harton Academy — 0.7 miles Mortimer Community College — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,342 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 — 1 miles Wearside Orthodontic Centre, Sunderland — 2 miles Osborne Orthodontics, North Shields — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE33, NE36, NE35, SR5, NE30, SR6, NE29, NE32 |
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.
Teeth straightening near NE34
Most NE34 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NE34 is Cauldwell.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE34
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE34?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE34 is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 1.2 miles to the north. The next closest are 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (1.8 miles) and WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE34?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of NE34, 38 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE34?
The nearest practice to NE34 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Michael's Dental Practice in South Shields, about 1.2 miles to the north. Others nearby include 1a Dentist, 74 Fowler street, South Shields (1.8 miles) and WEARSIDE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (SOUTH SHIEL (1.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE34 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE34 include Cauldwell, Cleadon Park, Harton Nook, West Harton, Westoe, Harton, Horsley Hill and High Shields.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE34 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Cauldwell, South Tyneside, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
What affects orthodontic cost near NE34?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.