Orthodontic practices near Faversham
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Faversham; 13 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, 6.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 7.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 7.3 miles west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 8.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 8.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 8.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 8.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Faversham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Whitstable, 6.6 miles north-east; the next are Sittingbourne (7.3 miles west) and Canterbury (8.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable | 3 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 7.3 miles west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 8.1 miles east |
| Wye | 2 | 9.0 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Ashford | 8 | 10.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Faversham
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), 9.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 9.0 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 12.2 miles east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 8.1 miles east |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Faversham 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 19,829 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 27.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 951 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 908th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Abbey School — 0.3 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,217 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 7 miles Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 7 miles St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 8 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 | 13 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — under a mile |
| Postcode districts | ME13 |
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 Faversham
From Faversham the nearest practice is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, 6.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Faversham list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Faversham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Faversham to Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Faversham
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Orthodontist in Faversham: This page was put together for people in Faversham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Faversham and the wider Kent area. Faversham — a market town with a population of around 19,829 — is covered on this page specifically.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ospringe, Painter's Forstal, Luddenham, Uplees, Wilgate Green, and Sheldwich Lees.
Facts about Faversham
Faversham has a population of around 19,829, making it a market town within Kent. Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Ospringe, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Faversham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Faversham itself. The nearest we do hold are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 7 miles away; Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 7 miles away; and St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Faversham
Officially, Faversham is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Faversham's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Faversham, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Faversham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Faversham are The Abbey School (0.3 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Faversham falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
All Orthodontic Options in Faversham Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Faversham can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Faversham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Faversham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Faversham helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Faversham
No orthodontic practice covers Faversham directly, though Faversham Smiles (under a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Faversham — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Faversham's under-16 share sits at 16.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Faversham, 7.6% of the 1,902 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Faversham has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Faversham are served by secondary schools including The Abbey School (0.3 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (0.6 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Faversham among England's less deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Faversham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Faversham
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Faversham, Kent within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Ospringe, Painter's Forstal, Luddenham, Uplees, Wilgate Green, and Sheldwich Lees.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Faversham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Faversham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Faversham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Faversham is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Social Six Braces (6.6 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (7.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Faversham?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Faversham, 13 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Whitstable, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Faversham?
The nearest practice to Faversham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 7.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.6 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Faversham, 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 Faversham, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.