Orthodontic practices near Hickmans Green
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Hickmans Green, 12 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 5.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 5.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 5.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hickmans Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Canterbury, 4.9 miles east; the next are Whitstable (5.3 miles north-east) and Sturry (7.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 6 | 4.9 miles east |
| Whitstable | 3 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 7.0 miles east |
| Wye | 2 | 7.5 miles south |
| Herne Bay | 1 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Ashford | 8 | 10.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hickmans Green
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), 7.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 7.5 miles south |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 16.2 miles south |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hickmans Green 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,734 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 720th 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% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 3.3 miles The Abbey School — 3.4 miles The Canterbury Academy — 4.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 5 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 5 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 3 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 Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green is 4.9 miles from St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (5.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hickmans Green list clear aligners, the nearest 4.9 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 Hickmans Green are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, 5.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hickmans Green
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Hickmans Green, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
Hickmans Green in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Horselees is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Hickmans Green in context
ONS classifies Hickmans Green as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Hickmans Green falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.4% of Hickmans Green's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,734 residents in Hickmans Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Hickmans Green attend schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.3 miles) and The Abbey School (3.4 miles). National deprivation data puts Hickmans Green close to the England median.
What local practice data suggests in Hickmans Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hickmans Green itself. The nearest we do hold are St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 5 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 5 miles away; and Sturry Dental Practice, about 7 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Horselees, Boughton Street, Oversland, Staplestreet, Dunkirk, and Hernhill if you are weighing up more than one location.
All Orthodontic Options in Hickmans Green Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hickmans Green has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hickmans Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hickmans Green
Starting orthodontic treatment in Hickmans Green can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Hickmans Green
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hickmans Green
No orthodontic practice covers Hickmans Green directly, though Faversham Smiles (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. By ONS classification, Hickmans Green falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Hickmans Green's under-16 share sits at 16.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hickmans Green, 7% of the 1,734 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Hickmans Green are Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.3 miles) and The Abbey School (3.4 miles). Hickmans Green sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hickmans Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hickmans Green
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Hickmans Green, Kent alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Horselees, Boughton Street, Oversland, Staplestreet, Dunkirk, and Hernhill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hickmans Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hickmans Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hickmans Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hickmans Green is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 4.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Castle Street Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and Bradley & Partners Dental Practice (5.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hickmans Green?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Hickmans Green, 12 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hickmans Green?
The nearest practice to Hickmans Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, about 5.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (5.5 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hickmans Green, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hickmans Green, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.