Orthodontic practices near SR4
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of SR4, 36 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Westmount Dental Sunderland, 0.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 0.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (970 reviews) |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 0.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (55 reviews) |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (641 reviews) |
| Ashford Orthodontics LtdEast Boldon | 1.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (10 reviews) |
| Mr M E Little - Dental SurgerySunderland | 1.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (5 reviews) |
| Fulwell & John Street DentalSunderland | 1.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (81 reviews) |
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (162 reviews) |
| Fence Houses Dental PracticeHoughton-Le-Spring | 4.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.7 (47 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to SR4 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sunderland, 0.4 miles south-east; the next are East Boldon (1.4 miles north) and Houghton-Le-Spring (1.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 5 | 0.4 miles south-east |
| East Boldon | 1 | 1.4 miles north |
| Houghton-Le-Spring | 2 | 1.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of SR4
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Salma’s Smiles in Houghton-Le-Spring (5.0 from 162 reviews), 1.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Salma’s SmilesHoughton-Le-Spring | 5.0 (162 reviews) | 1.8 miles south |
| Breeze DentalSunderland | 4.9 (641 reviews) | 1.0 miles east |
| Truly DentalSunderland | 4.9 (55 reviews) | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Westmount Dental SunderlandSunderland | 4.8 (970 reviews) | 0.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SR4
SR4 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Westmount Dental Sunderland is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Truly Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around SR4 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 SR4 are commissioned by NHS North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Newcastle Dental Hospital in Newcastle upon Tyne, about 10 miles away.
SR4 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 20% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 10,271 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 33.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 34.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,652 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Newcastle Dental Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Christ's College — 0.5 miles Academy 360 — 0.8 miles Sandhill View Academy — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 10,356 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 | Westmount Dental Sunderland, Sunderland — under a mile Ashford Orthodontics Ltd, East Boldon — 1 miles Salma’s Smiles, Houghton-Le-Spring — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SR5, SR3, NE36, SR1, SR2, SR6, NE35, NE34 |
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 SR4
Patients in the SR4 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. 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 SR4 is Pallion.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SR4
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SR4?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SR4 is Westmount Dental Sunderland, about 0.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Truly Dental (0.8 miles) and Breeze Dental (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near SR4?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of SR4, 36 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SR4?
The nearest practice to SR4 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Breeze Dental in Sunderland, about 1.0 miles to the east.
Which places are in or near the SR4 postcode district?
Places in or next to SR4 include Pallion, Pennywell, Humbledon, Plains Farm, South Hylton, Thorney Close, New Silksworth and North Hylton.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SR4 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Pallion, Sunderland, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near SR4?
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.