Orthodontic practices near Hicks Forstal
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Hicks Forstal, 14 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Sturry Dental Practice, 2.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 2.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (915 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 3.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 4.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 4.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hicks Forstal with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sturry, 2.1 miles south; the next are Herne Bay (3.0 miles north) and Canterbury (3.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sturry | 1 | 2.1 miles south |
| Herne Bay | 1 | 3.0 miles north |
| Canterbury | 6 | 3.9 miles south-west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Margate | 2 | 9.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hicks Forstal
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), 13.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 3.0 miles north |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hicks Forstal at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Canterbury |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,532 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 26.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 146 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 270th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orion Spires — 1.4 miles Herne Bay High School — 2.3 miles The Archbishop's School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,127 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 2 miles Anele de Novo Dental Practice, Herne Bay — 3 miles Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries, Canterbury — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 33 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 Hicks Forstal
Hicks Forstal is 2.1 miles from Sturry Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (16 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (4.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hicks Forstal list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hicks Forstal are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hicks Forstal
Kent12 nearby locationsCompare braces and clear aligners in Hicks Forstal
Orthodontist in Hicks Forstal: This page was put together for people in Hicks Forstal who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Kent.
Local context for Hicks Forstal
Just around 1 km east, Knave's Ash is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Herne, Knave's Ash, Lower Herne, Bullockstone, Westbere, and Eddington may also help.
Hicks Forstal in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Hicks Forstal 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. Census 2021 counts 1,532 residents in the neighbourhood around Hicks Forstal, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Hicks Forstal has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Hicks Forstal attend schools such as Orion Spires (1.4 miles) and Herne Bay High School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hicks Forstal is roughly mid-table for England.
Local orthodontic signals in Hicks Forstal
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hicks Forstal itself. The closest on record are Sturry Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 3 miles away; and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries in Canterbury, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hicks Forstal
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hicks Forstal can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hicks Forstal
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hicks Forstal — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hicks Forstal
Orthodontic treatment in Hicks Forstal is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hicks Forstal
Practices serving Hicks Forstal differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Hicks Forstal is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Hicks Forstal. 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 5.7% of the 1,532 residents in Hicks Forstal's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hicks Forstal is better served than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hicks Forstal are Orion Spires (1.4 miles) and Herne Bay High School (2.3 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Hicks Forstal close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hicks Forstal. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hicks Forstal
These links help widen your research beyond Hicks Forstal, Kent if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Herne, Knave's Ash, Lower Herne, Bullockstone, Westbere, and Eddington.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hicks Forstal
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hicks Forstal often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hicks Forstal?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hicks Forstal is Sturry Dental Practice, about 2.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Anele de Novo Dental Practice (3.0 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hicks Forstal?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Hicks Forstal, 14 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hicks Forstal?
The nearest practice to Hicks Forstal that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 3.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (3.9 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hicks Forstal, 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 Hicks Forstal, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.