Orthodontic practices near Neames Forstal
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Neames Forstal; 20 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, 5.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 5.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 6.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 6.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 6.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 6.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Neames Forstal with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Canterbury, 5.7 miles east; the next are Whitstable (6.4 miles north-east) and Wye (6.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | 6 | 5.7 miles east |
| Whitstable | 3 | 6.4 miles north-east |
| Wye | 2 | 6.7 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 8.0 miles east |
| Ashford | 8 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Neames 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), 6.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 6.8 miles south |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 15.3 miles south |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Neames Forstal at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,734 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 87 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% 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% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Abbey School — 3.0 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 3.2 miles The Canterbury Academy — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 6 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 6 miles Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 7 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 | 20 within 10 miles, 56 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 3 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 Neames Forstal
From Neames Forstal the nearest practice is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, 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 20 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (6.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Neames Forstal list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Neames Forstal are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, 6.2 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Neames Forstal to St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre 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 6.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Neames Forstal
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Neames Forstal, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
About Neames Forstal
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Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Gushmere, Oversland, Boughton Street, Rhode Common, Hickmans Green, and Horselees as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Neames Forstal
There is no orthodontist on our records in Neames Forstal itself. The closest on record are St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 6 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 6 miles away; and Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Neames Forstal
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Neames Forstal sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.4% of Neames Forstal's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,734 residents in the neighbourhood around Neames Forstal, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. People in Neames Forstal usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Neames Forstal are served by secondary schools including The Abbey School (3.0 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.2 miles). National deprivation data puts Neames Forstal close to the England median.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Neames Forstal
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Neames Forstal has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Neames Forstal
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Neames Forstal — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Neames Forstal
Starting orthodontic treatment in Neames Forstal can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Neames Forstal
There's no orthodontist on record in Neames Forstal itself; the nearest dentist, Faversham Smiles, is about 3 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Neames Forstal as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Neames Forstal falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.4% of Neames Forstal's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Neames Forstal, 7% of the 1,734 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 Neames Forstal; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Neames Forstal are The Abbey School (3.0 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.2 miles). Neames Forstal sits close to the England average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Neames Forstal. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Neames Forstal
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Neames Forstal, Kent. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Gushmere, Oversland, Boughton Street, Rhode Common, Hickmans Green, and Horselees.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Neames Forstal
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Neames Forstal often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Neames Forstal?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Neames Forstal is St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 5.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Castle Street Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Bradley & Partners Dental Practice (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Neames Forstal?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Neames Forstal, 20 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Canterbury, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Neames Forstal?
The nearest practice to Neames Forstal that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, about 6.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (6.3 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Neames Forstal, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Neames Forstal, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.