Orthodontic practices near Hunters Forstal
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Hunters Forstal, 14 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, 1.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (915 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 4.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 5.0 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 5.0 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 5.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 6.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 6.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hunters Forstal with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Herne Bay, 1.0 miles north-east; the next are Sturry (4.2 miles south) and Whitstable (4.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay | 1 | 1.0 miles north-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 4.2 miles south |
| Whitstable | 3 | 4.8 miles west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 7.1 miles east |
| Margate | 2 | 8.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hunters 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), 15.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-west |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 1.0 miles north-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 4.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hunters 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 | 23.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,578 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 31.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,124 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 102nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Herne Bay High School — 1.2 miles Orion Spires — 3.3 miles The Whitstable School — 4.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,507 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Anele de Novo Dental Practice, Herne Bay — 1 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 4 miles Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre, Whitstable — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 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 Hunters Forstal
The nearest practice to Hunters Forstal is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, 1 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 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (17.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (6.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hunters Forstal list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Hunters 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, 1 miles away.
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Area profile for Hunters Forstal
ONS classifies Hunters Forstal as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. With 23.4% of residents under 16, Hunters Forstal has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 2,578 residents in the neighbourhood around Hunters Forstal, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Hunters Forstal has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 52% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Hunters Forstal are Herne Bay High School (1.2 miles) and Orion Spires (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Hunters Forstal close to the England median.
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Local orthodontic signals in Hunters Forstal
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hunters Forstal itself. The nearest recorded are Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about a mile away; Sturry Dental Practice, about 4 miles away; and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 5 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in Hunters Forstal
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hunters Forstal
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hunters Forstal often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hunters Forstal?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hunters Forstal is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Sturry Dental Practice (4.2 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hunters Forstal?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Hunters Forstal, 14 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hunters Forstal?
The nearest practice to Hunters Forstal that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (4.8 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hunters 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 Hunters Forstal, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.