Orthodontic practices near Kennington
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Kennington, 11 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 1.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 1.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 1.5 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsAshford | 1.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (53 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kennington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashford, 1.3 miles south; the next are Wye (2.5 miles east) and Hamstreet (7.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford | 8 | 1.3 miles south |
| Wye | 2 | 2.5 miles east |
| Hamstreet | 1 | 7.3 miles south |
| Lympne | 1 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 11.3 miles north-east |
| Folkestone | 2 | 12.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kennington
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), 2.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 2.5 miles east |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kennington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ashford |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 4,178 |
| Residents under 16 | 24.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,583 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 36.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,697 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Towers School and Sixth Form Centre — 0.3 miles Highworth Grammar School — 1.3 miles The Norton Knatchbull School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,233 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Wolseley Place Dental Practice, Ashford — 1 miles Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 2 miles Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 41 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 Kennington
The nearest practice to Kennington is Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (1.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Kennington list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kennington are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford, 1.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kennington
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Orthodontist in Kennington: This page was put together for people in Kennington who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Kennington and the wider Kent area. Kennington — a small town with a population of around 4,178 — is covered on this page specifically.
Kennington at a glance
Kennington is home to around 4,178 people, classing it as a small town within Kent. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Goat Lees, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Kennington
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Kennington itself. The nearest we do hold are Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford, about a mile away; Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 2 miles away; and Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 7 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bockhanger, Bybrook, Goat Lees, Ashford, Boughton Lees, and St George's Square if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What official data says about Kennington
Kennington — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. With 24.9% of residents under 16, Kennington has an above-average share of children. Census 2021 counts 1,583 residents in the neighbourhood around Kennington, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Kennington has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Families in Kennington are served by secondary schools including Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.3 miles) and Highworth Grammar School (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Kennington falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kennington
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Kennington can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Kennington
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Kennington
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kennington helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Kennington
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kennington
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Kennington — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Kennington is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 24.9% of Kennington's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.5% of the 1,583 residents in Kennington's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Kennington has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Kennington attend schools such as Towers School and Sixth Form Centre (0.3 miles) and Highworth Grammar School (1.3 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Kennington among England's more deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kennington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kennington
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Kennington, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. For a broader comparison, pages for Bockhanger, Bybrook, Goat Lees, Ashford, Boughton Lees, and St George's Square follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Kennington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kennington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kennington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kennington is Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Repton Dental Studio (1.4 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kennington?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Kennington, 11 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kennington?
The nearest practice to Kennington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford, about 1.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Repton Dental Studio (1.4 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kennington, Kent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kennington, Kent?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.