Orthodontic practices near Appledore Heath
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Appledore Heath, 9 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 3.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 3.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsAshford | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Appledore Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hamstreet, 3.4 miles east; the next are Ashford (7.8 miles north-east) and Cranbrook (11.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet | 1 | 3.4 miles east |
| Ashford | 8 | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 11.0 miles west |
| Wye | 2 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Lympne | 1 | 12.3 miles east |
| Hastings | 6 | 15.3 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Appledore Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center (5.0 from 213 reviews), 11.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 3.4 miles east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 16.1 miles south-west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Appledore Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ashford |
| NHS dental services | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,556 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 | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 40 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 477th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.4 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.2 miles Chilmington Green School — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 3 miles Ashford Periodontics, Ashford — 8 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 36 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is 3.4 miles from Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (7.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Appledore Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Appledore Heath are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashford Dental Care, 7.9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Appledore Heath
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Orthodontist in Appledore Heath: Before booking anything in Appledore Heath, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
What we know about practices near Appledore Heath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Appledore Heath. The nearest recorded are Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 3 miles away; Ashford Periodontics, about 8 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 11 miles away.
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Facts about Appledore Heath
The nearest other location we cover is Kenardington, around 2 km to the north-east.
Area profile for Appledore Heath
Appledore Heath is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 15.6% of Appledore Heath's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Appledore Heath, 7.6% of the 1,556 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Appledore Heath attend schools such as Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (4.2 miles) and Chilmington Green School (5.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Appledore Heath sits among the more deprived areas of England.
All Orthodontic Options in Appledore Heath Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Appledore Heath can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Appledore Heath — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Appledore Heath vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Appledore Heath — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.6% of Appledore Heath's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,556 residents in the neighbourhood around Appledore Heath, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Appledore Heath attend schools such as Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (4.2 miles) and Chilmington Green School (5.9 miles). Appledore Heath's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Appledore Heath itself. The closest on record are Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 3 miles away; Ashford Periodontics, about 8 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 11 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Appledore Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Appledore Heath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Appledore Heath
Every case in Appledore Heath follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Appledore Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Appledore Heath
These local links are here for anyone comparing Appledore Heath, Kent against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Kenardington, Townland Green, Woodchurch, Shirkoak, The Leacon, and Stone Corner.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Appledore Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Appledore Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Appledore Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Appledore Heath is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 3.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Ashford Periodontics (7.8 miles) and Dr Williams (7.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Appledore Heath?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Appledore Heath, 9 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Appledore Heath?
The nearest practice to Appledore Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashford Dental Care, about 7.9 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) (7.9 miles) and Wolseley Place Dental Practice (8.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Appledore Heath, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Appledore Heath, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.