Orthodontic practices near NE37
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of NE37, 46 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 3.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental)Felling | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (406 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 4.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 4.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE37 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Lamesley, 3.0 miles north-west; the next are Wallsend (4.0 miles north) and Felling (4.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Wallsend | 1 | 4.0 miles north |
| Felling | 1 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 1 | 4.4 miles south-east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 4.5 miles east |
| Sunderland | 2 | 4.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE37
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Durham Family Dental | Gateshead in Lamesley (5.0 from 443 reviews), 3.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist StocktonWallsend | 4.9 (111 reviews) | 4.0 miles north |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.9 (55 reviews) | 4.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from NE37
NE37 is 3 miles from Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 46 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around NE37 list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 NE37 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 6 miles away.
NE37 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sunderland |
| 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,601 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 30.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 42.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,371 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 6 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Washington Academy — 0.4 miles Oxclose Community Academy — 1.3 miles Biddick Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,179 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 122 schools, 41,439 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 22.3% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead, Lamesley — 3 miles Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton, Wallsend — 4 miles Denmark Street Dental Practice (Westmount Dental), Felling — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 46 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE38, NE10, DH3, NE31, NE85, NE9, DH98, DH4 |
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 NE37
People searching from NE37 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for NE37 is Albany.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE37
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE37?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE37 is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (3.1 miles) and Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (4.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE37?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of NE37, 46 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE37?
The nearest practice to NE37 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Alpha Dental Care - NHS Dentist Stockton (4.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE37 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE37 include Albany, Usworth, Concord, Donwell, Glebe, Washington, Oxclose and Hertburn.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE37 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Albany, Sunderland, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near NE37?
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.