Orthodontic practices near Ickham
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Ickham, 15 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Sturry Dental Practice, 3.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 3.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 4.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 4.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 4.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 4.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 5.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (915 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ickham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sturry, 3.3 miles north-west; the next are Canterbury (4.5 miles west) and Herne Bay (6.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sturry | 1 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 4.5 miles west |
| Herne Bay | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Whitstable | 3 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Margate | 2 | 9.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ickham
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), 12.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.9 miles south-west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 6.4 miles north |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 5.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ickham 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,640 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 463rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orion Spires — 2.9 miles Barton Manor School — 3.9 miles St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 620 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 3 miles Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries, Canterbury — 4 miles Anele de Novo Dental Practice, Herne Bay — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 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 Ickham
Ickham is 3.3 miles from Sturry Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dover Priory Dental Practice (11.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ickham list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 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 Ickham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries in Canterbury, 4.5 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ickham
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Orthodontist in Ickham: This page was put together for people in Ickham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
Local treatment availability around Ickham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ickham itself. The nearest we do hold are Sturry Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries in Canterbury, about 4 miles away; and Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 6 miles away.
Where Ickham sits locally
Bramling is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Ickham.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bramling, Littlebourne, Stodmarsh, Wingham, Hersden, and Adisham may also help.
Ickham in context
Officially, Ickham is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ickham. Ickham's under-16 share sits at 16.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,640 residents in Ickham's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ickham is better served than 64% of towns in England. Families in Ickham are served by secondary schools including Orion Spires (2.9 miles) and Barton Manor School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Ickham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ickham
Orthodontic treatment in Ickham 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ickham
Provision in Ickham varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Ickham is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ickham falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.6% of Ickham's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,640 residents in the neighbourhood around Ickham, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Ickham has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Ickham are Orion Spires (2.9 miles) and Barton Manor School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ickham sits among the less deprived areas of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Ickham Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Ickham offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Ickham — Local Context
What's available in Ickham depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Ickham as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Ickham. Census figures show 16.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,640 residents in the neighbourhood around Ickham, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Ickham has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Ickham attend schools such as Orion Spires (2.9 miles) and Barton Manor School (3.9 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Ickham sits among the less deprived areas of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ickham itself. The nearest we do hold are Sturry Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries in Canterbury, about 4 miles away; and Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ickham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ickham
If Ickham, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Bramling, Littlebourne, Stodmarsh, Wingham, Hersden, and Adisham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ickham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ickham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ickham is Sturry Dental Practice, about 3.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (4.5 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ickham?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Ickham, 15 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ickham?
The nearest practice to Ickham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries in Canterbury, about 4.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (4.6 miles) and Anele de Novo Dental Practice (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ickham, Kent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ickham, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.