Orthodontic practices near Finglesham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Finglesham, 8 practices within 10 and 24 practices within 20. The closest is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 2.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal | 2.9 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Ivy House Dental PracticeRamsgate | 7.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 8.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Mr & Mrs DeningMargate | 9.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (9 reviews) |
| Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant CentreBirchington-on-Sea | 9.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Birchington Orthodontic PracticeBirchington-on-Sea | 9.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Westgate Dental StudiosMargate | 9.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (361 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Finglesham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deal, 2.9 miles south-east; the next are Ramsgate (7.4 miles north-east) and Dover (7.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deal | 1 | 2.9 miles south-east |
| Ramsgate | 1 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Dover | 2 | 7.9 miles south |
| Margate | 2 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 9.6 miles north |
| Sturry | 1 | 10.3 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 Finglesham
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), 18.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 18.0 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 11.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Finglesham 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,462 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 105 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sandwich Technology School — 1.7 miles Sir Roger Manwood's School — 2.2 miles Goodwin Academy — 2.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,865 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic, Deal — 3 miles Ivy House Dental Practice, Ramsgate — 7 miles Dover Priory Dental Practice, Dover — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 24 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 Finglesham
Finglesham is 2.9 miles from Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 24.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchington Orthodontic Practice (9.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Finglesham list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Finglesham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 7.9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Finglesham
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Orthodontist in Finglesham: This page was put together for people in Finglesham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Finglesham itself or elsewhere in Kent.
Finglesham in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Hacklinge, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Hacklinge, Northbourne, Felderland, Little Betteshanger, Statenborough, and Worth.
Useful local orthodontic context for Finglesham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Finglesham itself. The closest on record are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 3 miles away; Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate, about 7 miles away; and Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Finglesham
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Finglesham sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,462 residents in Finglesham's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Finglesham are served by secondary schools including Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Finglesham is roughly mid-table for England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Finglesham
Orthodontic treatment in Finglesham 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Finglesham follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Finglesham Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Finglesham can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Finglesham — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Finglesham. Finglesham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 16.6% of Finglesham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,462 residents in the neighbourhood around Finglesham, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Finglesham are Sandwich Technology School (1.7 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.2 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Finglesham sits close to the England average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Finglesham itself. The nearest we do hold are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 3 miles away; Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate, about 7 miles away; and Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 8 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Finglesham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Finglesham
These links help widen your research beyond Finglesham, Kent if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Hacklinge, Northbourne, Felderland, Little Betteshanger, Statenborough, and Worth for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Finglesham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Finglesham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Finglesham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Finglesham is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 2.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Ivy House Dental Practice (7.4 miles) and Dover Priory Dental Practice (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Finglesham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Finglesham, 8 practices within 10 miles and 24 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Finglesham?
The nearest practice to Finglesham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 7.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre (9.6 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Finglesham, 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 Finglesham, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.