Orthodontic practices near Gore
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Gore, 14 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 4.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal | 4.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Ivy House Dental PracticeRamsgate | 7.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (16 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 8.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 8.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 8.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Birchington Orthodontic PracticeBirchington-on-Sea | 8.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant CentreBirchington-on-Sea | 8.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (164 reviews) |
| Westgate Dental StudiosMargate | 9.3 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 Gore with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deal, 4.7 miles east; the next are Ramsgate (7.8 miles north-east) and Sturry (8.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deal | 1 | 4.7 miles east |
| Ramsgate | 1 | 7.8 miles north-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 8.4 miles north-west |
| Dover | 2 | 8.5 miles south |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 8.7 miles north |
| Margate | 2 | 9.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gore
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), 16.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 16.5 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 10.4 miles north-west |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gore 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 | 15.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,827 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 479 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 694th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sandwich Technology School — 1.8 miles Sir Roger Manwood's School — 2.5 miles Goodwin Academy — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,085 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic, Deal — 5 miles Ivy House Dental Practice, Ramsgate — 8 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 31 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 Gore
The nearest practice to Gore is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dover Priory Dental Practice (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchington Orthodontic Practice (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Gore list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Gore are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 8.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gore
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Orthodontist in Gore: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Gore often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is relevant to searches focused on both Gore and the wider Kent area.
Gore in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Gore sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,827 residents in the neighbourhood around Gore, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Gore are served by secondary schools including Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Gore sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Practice signals around Gore
There is no orthodontist on our records in Gore itself. The nearest recorded are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 5 miles away; Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate, about 8 miles away; and Sturry Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
About Gore
Selson is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Gore.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Selson, Eastry, Buttsole, Heronden, Hammill Park, and Marshborough.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gore
Many people in Gore delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Gore
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gore
Orthodontic practices in and around Gore vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Gore sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.2% of Gore's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gore, 6.7% of the 1,827 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Gore attend schools such as Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Gore close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Gore
The orthodontic landscape in Gore offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Gore
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Gore — 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 Gore. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gore
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Gore, Kent within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Selson, Eastry, Buttsole, Heronden, Hammill Park, and Marshborough may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Gore
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gore often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gore?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gore is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 4.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Ivy House Dental Practice (7.8 miles) and Sturry Dental Practice (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gore?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Gore, 14 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gore?
The nearest practice to Gore that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 8.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.8 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gore, 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 Gore, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.