Orthodontic practices near Broad Tenterden
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Broad Tenterden; 8 practices within 10 and 46 practices within 20. The closest is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 7.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOKCranbrook | 7.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 9.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 9.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 9.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsAshford | 10.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Broad Tenterden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hamstreet, 7.1 miles east; the next are Cranbrook (7.1 miles west) and Ashford (9.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet | 1 | 7.1 miles east |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Ashford | 8 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Hastings | 6 | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Wye | 2 | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 14.8 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 Broad Tenterden
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), 13.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broad Tenterden 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 | 11.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,383 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% 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 | 50 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 939th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,772 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 7 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 7 miles Repton Dental Studio, Ashford — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 46 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | TN30 |
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 Broad Tenterden
The nearest practice to Broad Tenterden is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 7.1 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 46.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Broad Tenterden list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Broad Tenterden are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Broad Tenterden to Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants is roughly 15 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broad Tenterden
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Orthodontist in Broad Tenterden: People weighing up braces or aligners in Broad Tenterden can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
Practice data for Broad Tenterden
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broad Tenterden. The nearest recorded are Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 7 miles away; TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 7 miles away; and Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 10 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Tenterden, Leigh Green, Saint Michaels, Small Hythe, London Beach, and Durrant Green.
Area profile for Broad Tenterden
Officially, Broad Tenterden is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Broad Tenterden sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 11.9% of residents under 16, Broad Tenterden skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Broad Tenterden, 4.6% of the 1,383 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Broad Tenterden has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Broad Tenterden are served by secondary schools including Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre (1.2 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Broad Tenterden sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Facts about Broad Tenterden
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Broad Tenterden
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Broad Tenterden
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The Orthodontic Journey in Broad Tenterden
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Areas We Cover Around Broad Tenterden
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broad Tenterden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broad Tenterden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broad Tenterden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broad Tenterden is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 7.1 miles to the east. The next closest are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK (7.1 miles) and Repton Dental Studio (9.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broad Tenterden?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Broad Tenterden, 8 practices within 10 miles and 46 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hamstreet, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broad Tenterden?
The nearest practice to Broad Tenterden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 7.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include Repton Dental Studio (9.8 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broad Tenterden, Kent?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broad Tenterden, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.