Orthodontic practices near Flemings
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Flemings; 16 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 5.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal | 5.8 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 7.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Ivy House Dental PracticeRamsgate | 7.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant CentreBirchington-on-Sea | 8.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Birchington Orthodontic PracticeBirchington-on-Sea | 8.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 8.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 8.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 8.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Flemings with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deal, 5.8 miles south-east; the next are Sturry (7.4 miles west) and Ramsgate (7.9 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deal | 1 | 5.8 miles south-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 7.4 miles west |
| Ramsgate | 1 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 8.1 miles north |
| Canterbury | 6 | 8.5 miles west |
| Margate | 2 | 8.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Flemings
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), 15.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 15.9 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.3 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-west |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 9.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Flemings 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,944 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 162 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 835th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sandwich Technology School — 2.4 miles Sir Roger Manwood's School — 2.9 miles Goodwin Academy — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,085 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic, Deal — 6 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 7 miles Ivy House Dental Practice, Ramsgate — 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 | 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 Flemings
From Flemings the nearest practice is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 5.8 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 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 (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchington Orthodontic Practice (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Flemings list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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 Flemings are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Birchington-on-Sea, 8.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Flemings to Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Flemings
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Orthodontist in Flemings: People weighing up braces or aligners in Flemings can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
Flemings in numbers
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What we know about practices near Flemings
There is no orthodontist on our records in Flemings itself. The nearest we do hold are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 6 miles away; Sturry Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Flemings
Flemings 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. Flemings's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,944 residents in the neighbourhood around Flemings, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Flemings has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Flemings are served by secondary schools including Sandwich Technology School (2.4 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Flemings is roughly mid-table for England.
All Orthodontic Options in Flemings Explained
Patients in Flemings have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Flemings — Local Context
What's available in Flemings depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Flemings's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Flemings falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.5% of Flemings's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Flemings, 7.1% of the 1,944 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Flemings usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Flemings attend schools such as Sandwich Technology School (2.4 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Flemings sits close to the England average for deprivation. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Flemings itself. The nearest we do hold are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 6 miles away; Sturry Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Flemings
Orthodontic treatment in Flemings is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Flemings
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Flemings — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Flemings. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Flemings
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Frequently Asked Questions in Flemings
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Flemings often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Flemings?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Flemings is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 5.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Sturry Dental Practice (7.4 miles) and Ivy House Dental Practice (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Flemings?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Flemings, 16 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Deal, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Flemings?
The nearest practice to Flemings that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Birchington-on-Sea, about 8.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (8.5 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Flemings, Kent?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Flemings, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.