Orthodontic practices near Boughton Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Boughton Street; 12 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, 5.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 5.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 5.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 5.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 5.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Boughton Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Canterbury, 5.3 miles east; the next are Whitstable (5.5 miles north-east) and Wye (7.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 6 | 5.3 miles east |
| Whitstable | 3 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Wye | 2 | 7.5 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 7.5 miles east |
| Ashford | 8 | 10.1 miles south-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 10.3 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Boughton Street
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), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 16.1 miles south |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.7 miles south-east |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Boughton Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,734 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 766th 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% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 3.0 miles The Abbey School — 3.0 miles The Canterbury Academy — 5.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 5 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 6 miles Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 60 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 3 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 Boughton Street
The nearest practice to Boughton Street is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, 5.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (10.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Boughton Street list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Boughton Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, 5.8 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Boughton Street to St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Boughton Street
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Orthodontist in Boughton Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Boughton Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
What local practice data suggests in Boughton Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Boughton Street itself. The nearest we do hold are St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 5 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 6 miles away; and Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 8 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Hickmans Green, Horselees, Oversland, Staplestreet, Neames Forstal, and Rhode Common may also help.
A quick look at Boughton Street
Hickmans Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Boughton Street.
The local picture in Boughton Street
Boughton Street's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Boughton Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.4% of Boughton Street's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Boughton Street, 7% of the 1,734 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Boughton Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Boughton Street attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.0 miles) and The Abbey School (3.0 miles). Boughton Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Boughton Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Boughton Street helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Boughton Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Boughton Street Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Boughton Street can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Boughton Street — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Boughton Street directly, though Faversham Smiles (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Boughton Street 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. 16.4% of Boughton Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,734 residents in the neighbourhood around Boughton Street, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Boughton Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Boughton Street attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.0 miles) and The Abbey School (3.0 miles). Boughton Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. There is no orthodontist on our records in Boughton Street itself. The closest on record are St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 5 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 6 miles away; and Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Boughton Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Boughton Street
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Boughton Street, Kent within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Hickmans Green, Horselees, Oversland, Staplestreet, Neames Forstal, and Rhode Common may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Boughton Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Boughton Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Boughton Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Boughton Street is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 5.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (5.5 miles) and Social Six Braces (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Boughton Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Boughton Street, 12 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Canterbury, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Boughton Street?
The nearest practice to Boughton Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, about 5.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (5.9 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Boughton Street, 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 Boughton Street, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.