Orthodontic practices near NE38
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of NE38, 42 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 3.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (443 reviews) |
| Windmill Orthodontics GatesheadLamesley | 3.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (4 reviews) |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 4.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to NE38 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.6 miles south; the next are Lamesley (3.9 miles north-west) and Sunderland (4.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 2 | 3.6 miles south |
| Lamesley | 2 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Sunderland | 3 | 4.2 miles east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 4.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of NE38
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), 3.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Family Dental | GatesheadLamesley | 5.0 (443 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 3.7 miles east |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| 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 NE38
The nearest practice to NE38 is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead (3.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 4 of the practices around NE38 list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 NE38 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, 3.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
NE38 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 7,933 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,962 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 7 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Biddick Academy — 0.3 miles St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington — 0.4 miles Oxclose Community Academy — 0.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 5,519 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 | Fence Houses Dental Practice, Houghton-Le-Spring — 4 miles Durham Family Dental | Gateshead, Lamesley — 4 miles Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | NE37, DH3, DH4, DH98, NE10, NE85, NE9, NE31 |
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 NE38
Most NE38 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 NE38 is Biddick.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near NE38
Where is the nearest orthodontist to NE38?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to NE38 is Fence Houses Dental Practice in Houghton-Le-Spring, about 3.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Salma’s Smiles (3.7 miles) and Durham Family Dental | Gateshead (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near NE38?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of NE38, 42 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near NE38?
The nearest practice to NE38 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Windmill Orthodontics Gateshead in Lamesley, about 3.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Breeze Dental (5.0 miles).
Which places are in or near the NE38 postcode district?
Places in or next to NE38 include Biddick, Glebe, Washington, Fatfield, Lambton, Columbia, Oxclose and Albany.
How do I find an orthodontist near the NE38 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Biddick, Sunderland, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Should I choose braces or clear aligners?
Neither is universally better — it depends on the movements your teeth need. Aligners suit many mild-to-moderate cases; braces handle complex ones more predictably.
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.