Orthodontic practices near Knowlton
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Knowlton; 11 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 7.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 7.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 8.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 8.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 8.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 8.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 9.0 miles 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 Knowlton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deal, 5.7 miles east; the next are Dover (7.3 miles south) and Sturry (8.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Deal | 1 | 5.7 miles east |
| Dover | 2 | 7.3 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 8.0 miles north-west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 8.7 miles north-west |
| Ramsgate | 1 | 9.7 miles north-east |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 10.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Knowlton
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), 14.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 14.9 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 11.2 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-west |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 9.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Knowlton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dover |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,846 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 107 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 827th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sandwich Technology School — 3.7 miles Sir Roger Manwood's School — 4.3 miles Goodwin Academy — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic, Deal — 6 miles Dover Priory Dental Practice, Dover — 7 miles Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 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 Knowlton
From Knowlton the nearest practice is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 5.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Knowlton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Knowlton are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 7.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Knowlton to Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Knowlton
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The local picture in Knowlton
Knowlton is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Knowlton's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Knowlton, 7.5% of the 1,846 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Knowlton; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Knowlton are served by secondary schools including Sandwich Technology School (3.7 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (4.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Knowlton close to the England median.
Local snapshot of Knowlton
Just around 2 km north-west, Chillenden is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Knowlton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Knowlton. The nearest recorded are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 6 miles away; Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 7 miles away; and Sturry Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Knowlton
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The Orthodontic Journey in Knowlton
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Areas We Cover Around Knowlton
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Frequently Asked Questions in Knowlton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Knowlton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Knowlton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Knowlton is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 5.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Dover Priory Dental Practice (7.3 miles) and Smile Zone (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Knowlton?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Knowlton, 11 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Deal, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Knowlton?
The nearest practice to Knowlton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 7.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.7 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Knowlton, 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 Knowlton, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.