Orthodontic practices near Drellingore
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Drellingore, 5 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone, 3.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 3.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental SurgeryFolkestone | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (21 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 4.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Pennypot Dental AshfordLympne | 7.5 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal | 10.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 11.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 11.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Drellingore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Folkestone, 3.7 miles south; the next are Dover (4.6 miles east) and Lympne (7.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Dover | 2 | 4.6 miles east |
| Lympne | 1 | 7.5 miles south-west |
| Deal | 1 | 10.9 miles north-east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 11.3 miles north-west |
| Wye | 2 | 12.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Drellingore
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), 12.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.0 miles west |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 15.7 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 3.7 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 16.7 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Drellingore at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dover |
| 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 | 1,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.6% aged 16 to 24 and 23.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 521st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 50% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Folkestone Academy — 3.0 miles Turner Free School — 3.5 miles The Harvey Grammar School — 3.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Leas Dental Studio, Folkestone — 4 miles Smile Zone, Dover — 5 miles Pennypot Dental Ashford, Lympne — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 33 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 Drellingore
Drellingore is 3.7 miles from Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Drellingore list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Drellingore are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 3.8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Drellingore
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Practice signals around Drellingore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Drellingore itself. The nearest recorded are Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone, about 4 miles away; Smile Zone in Dover, about 5 miles away; and Pennypot Dental Ashford in Lympne, about 8 miles away.
Drellingore in context
Drellingore is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Drellingore sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Drellingore's under-16 share sits at 15.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Drellingore, 7.4% of the 1,399 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Drellingore has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Drellingore are Folkestone Academy (3.0 miles) and Turner Free School (3.5 miles). National deprivation data puts Drellingore close to the England median.
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Drellingore at a glance
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Drellingore
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Drellingore
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Orthodontic Treatments in Drellingore
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Frequently Asked Questions in Drellingore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Drellingore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Drellingore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Drellingore is Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone, about 3.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Cheriton Dental Surgery (3.8 miles) and Smile Zone (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Drellingore?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Drellingore, 5 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Drellingore?
The nearest practice to Drellingore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dover Priory Dental Practice (4.7 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Drellingore, 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 Drellingore, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.