Orthodontic practices near Chitty
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Chitty, 16 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, 2.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 2.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (915 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 4.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Birchington Orthodontic PracticeBirchington-on-Sea | 5.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant CentreBirchington-on-Sea | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 6.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Westgate Dental StudiosMargate | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 6.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chitty with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Herne Bay, 2.8 miles north-west; the next are Sturry (4.4 miles south-west) and Birchington-on-Sea (5.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 1 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Sturry | 1 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Margate | 2 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Whitstable | 3 | 7.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Chitty
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), 15.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 18.1 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-west |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chitty at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Canterbury |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 12.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,350 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 62 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Kent | 382nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orion Spires — 2.9 miles Herne Bay High School — 4.1 miles King Ethelbert School — 5.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 620 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Anele de Novo Dental Practice, Herne Bay — 3 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 4 miles Birchington Orthodontic Practice, Birchington-on-Sea — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 16 within 10 miles, 32 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 Chitty
The nearest practice to Chitty is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 16 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dover Priory Dental Practice (15.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchington Orthodontic Practice (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Chitty list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chitty are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, 2.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chitty
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Orthodontist in Chitty: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Chitty keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
Area profile for Chitty
Chitty is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. With just 12.7% of residents under 16, Chitty skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,350 residents in Chitty's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Chitty attend schools such as Orion Spires (2.9 miles) and Herne Bay High School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Chitty sits close to the England average for deprivation.
A quick look at Chitty
The nearest other location we cover is Boyden Gate, around 1 km to the north-west.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Boyden Gate, Chislet, Hollow Street, Under the Wood, Upstreet, and Grove Ferry if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local treatment availability around Chitty
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chitty itself. The nearest recorded are Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 3 miles away; Sturry Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Birchington Orthodontic Practice in Birchington-on-Sea, about 5 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Chitty
Orthodontic treatment in Chitty is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chitty
Orthodontic practices in and around Chitty vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Chitty is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. With just 12.7% of residents under 16, Chitty skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,350 residents in Chitty's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Chitty attend schools such as Orion Spires (2.9 miles) and Herne Bay High School (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Chitty sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Chitty Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Chitty has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Chitty
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Chitty — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chitty. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chitty
This section helps connect Chitty, Kent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Boyden Gate, Chislet, Hollow Street, Under the Wood, Upstreet, and Grove Ferry may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chitty
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chitty often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chitty?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chitty is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 2.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Sturry Dental Practice (4.4 miles) and Birchington Orthodontic Practice (5.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chitty?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Chitty, 16 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chitty?
The nearest practice to Chitty that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 2.8 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre (5.2 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chitty, 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 Chitty, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.