Orthodontic practices near Broom Street
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Broom Street, 11 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, 4.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 4.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 4.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 7.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 7.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 7.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 7.5 miles south-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 Broom Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Whitstable, 4.4 miles north-east; the next are Canterbury (7.0 miles south-east) and Sturry (8.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable | 3 | 4.4 miles north-east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Herne Bay | 1 | 10.1 miles east |
| Wye | 2 | 10.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Broom 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), 10.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 10.2 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Broom 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 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,222 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 52 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 647th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 1.7 miles The Abbey School — 2.5 miles The Whitstable School — 4.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,217 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 4 miles St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 7 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 2 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 Broom Street
The nearest practice to Broom Street is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, 4.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (12.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Broom Street list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Broom Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, 4.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Broom Street
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Orthodontist in Broom Street: Before booking anything in Broom Street, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Goodnestone, Culmers, Graveney, Fostall, Hernhill, and Slutshole.
Broom Street in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Goodnestone, around 1 km to the south.
Broom Street in context
Officially, Broom Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Broom Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,222 residents in the neighbourhood around Broom Street, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Broom Street has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. Families in Broom Street are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles) and The Abbey School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Broom Street close to the England median.
Practice signals around Broom Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Broom Street. The closest on record are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 4 miles away; St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 7 miles away; and Sturry Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Broom Street
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Broom Street
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Broom Street
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Treatment Options in Broom Street — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Broom Street itself; the nearest dentist, Faversham Smiles, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Broom Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.5% of Broom Street's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Broom Street, 7.3% of the 1,222 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Broom Street is better served than 52% of towns in England. Families in Broom Street are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.7 miles) and The Abbey School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Broom Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Broom Street itself. The closest on record are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 4 miles away; St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 7 miles away; and Sturry Dental Practice, 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 Broom Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Broom Street
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Broom Street, Kent alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Goodnestone, Culmers, Graveney, Fostall, Hernhill, and Slutshole follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Broom Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Broom Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Broom Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Broom Street is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 4.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Social Six Braces (4.4 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Broom Street?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Broom Street, 11 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Broom Street?
The nearest practice to Broom Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 4.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (7.5 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (7.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Broom Street, Kent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Broom Street, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.