Dentists in Sunderland

Finding a dentist is one of the first jobs on the list when you move to a new area, and in Sunderland, as across much of England, it can take some persistence if you are looking for NHS care. This guide covers six dental practices around the city that we have confirmed are operating in 2026, with a mix of family practices, a local group and branches of a national chain. Every practice listed here appears on the NHS register of dental services, but that is not the same as taking new NHS patients.

A note on NHS places: whether a practice is accepting new adult or child NHS patients changes from month to month, sometimes week to week. We have not stated that any practice below is taking new NHS patients. Before you phone around, check the NHS find a dentist service, which shows what each practice has most recently reported, and then confirm with the practice directly. If you need urgent dental care and do not have a dentist, call NHS 111.

Grangetown Family Dental Health Centre

On Windsor Terrace, just off Ryhope Road, Grangetown Family Dental Health Centre is a family practice whose website says it offers a full range of NHS dentistry, with private options available alongside. The team numbers around eleven.

As well as routine check-ups and treatment, it offers Invisalign clear aligners. The surgery is on the ground floor and portable ramps are available, which helps wheelchair users and parents with buggies. It is open Monday to Thursday with a lunchtime break, and until 2pm on Fridays.

Best for: Families on the south side of the city who want a ground-floor practice.

Lynwood Dental Fulwell

On Fulwell Road, Lynwood Dental Fulwell appears on the NHS register as Fulwell Dental Practice Partnership and is one of three practices in the Lynwood Dental group. It provides general and NHS dentistry alongside a wide private menu.

Private treatments include dental implants, All-on-4 full-arch work, Invisalign and composite bonding, and the practice offers care plans that spread routine costs across the year. It opens from 8.30am on most weekdays, with a later finish on Thursdays.

Best for: Roker, Fulwell and Seaburn patients who want general and specialist care in one group.

Breeze Dental

On Chester Road, west of the city centre, Breeze Dental offers a broad range of treatment, from crowns, bridges and dentures to dental implants and orthodontics. Cosmetic options include veneers and whitening.

The practice website has a section on NHS dentistry for children, and adults can join a membership plan that spreads the cost of routine care. It is easy to reach from Millfield, Barnes and Pennywell by bus along Chester Road.

Best for: Families who want children's NHS care and adult treatment at the same practice.

Park Lane Dental Group

Close to Park Lane Interchange and Mowbray Park, Park Lane Dental Group runs the Park Lane Dental Clinic at 11 Grange Terrace, off Stockton Road. It provides both NHS and private dentistry and has a sister practice at Fence Houses, near Houghton-le-Spring.

Its central position makes it practical for anyone who works in town or relies on buses and the Metro, since Park Lane is a few minutes' walk away.

Best for: City centre workers who want a practice near the main bus and Metro interchange.

mydentist Frederick Street

Also in the city centre, mydentist Frederick Street, known as Frederick Street Family Dental Practice, is part of the national mydentist group. Its practice page says it offers a full range of NHS dental services, along with private treatment through the group's myoptions range.

Private options include implants, Invisalign and braces. The practice is a short walk from Sunderland station and on several bus routes.

Best for: People who want a city centre practice with NHS and private options.

mydentist Newcastle Road

North of the river, mydentist Newcastle Road is at 154 Newcastle Road in Monkwearmouth. It is another branch of the mydentist group and appears on the NHS register.

The practice is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.45pm, with no weekend hours, and is on the main bus corridor between the city centre, Fulwell and Southwick.

Best for: Monkwearmouth and Southwick residents who want a weekday practice nearby.

Getting registered

Dental practices in England do not have catchment areas, so you can try any practice, not only the nearest one. When you call, ask whether the practice is taking new NHS patients, and if not, whether it keeps a waiting list. If you are entitled to free NHS dental treatment, for example because you are under 18, pregnant or receive certain benefits, mention it when you book. Private treatment and membership plans are an option at several of the practices above if you cannot find an NHS place, but check the costs carefully before you commit.

For other health services, browse the health section of our directory, and if you are new to the city, our welcome guide is a good place to start.

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