Orthodontic practices near Badlesmere
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Badlesmere, 17 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, 4.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 4.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 4.6 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 5.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 6.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 6.2 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 6.3 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 6.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Badlesmere with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wye, 4.6 miles south-east; the next are Ashford (5.9 miles south) and Canterbury (8.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wye | 2 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Ashford | 8 | 5.9 miles south |
| Canterbury | 6 | 8.8 miles east |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 11.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Badlesmere
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), 4.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 12.1 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 14.9 miles north-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 8.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Badlesmere 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,334 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 75 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Kent | 681st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre — 4.6 miles The Abbey School — 4.6 miles Wye School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 5 miles Repton Dental Studio, Ashford — 6 miles St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 53 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 Badlesmere
The nearest practice to Badlesmere is Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, 4.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (5.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Badlesmere list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 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 Badlesmere are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, 5.9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Badlesmere
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What official data says about Badlesmere
By ONS classification, Badlesmere falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Badlesmere sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.6% of Badlesmere's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.9% of the 1,334 residents in Badlesmere's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Badlesmere attend schools such as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (4.6 miles) and The Abbey School (4.6 miles). National deprivation data puts Badlesmere close to the England median.
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Local provider signals in Badlesmere
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Badlesmere. The nearest recorded are Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 5 miles away; Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 6 miles away; and St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Badlesmere
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Badlesmere
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Frequently Asked Questions in Badlesmere
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Badlesmere often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Badlesmere?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Badlesmere is Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 4.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center (4.6 miles) and Repton Dental Studio (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Badlesmere?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Badlesmere, 17 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Badlesmere?
The nearest practice to Badlesmere that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 5.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Wolseley Place Dental Practice (6.1 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Badlesmere, Kent?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Badlesmere, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.