Orthodontic practices near Ridge Row
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Ridge Row, 10 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 3.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Dental SurgeryFolkestone | 3.6 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (21 reviews) |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 4.4 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Pennypot Dental AshfordLympne | 6.4 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 6.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 9.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 9.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 9.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ridge Row with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Folkestone, 3.6 miles south; the next are Lympne (6.4 miles south-west) and Dover (6.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 2 | 3.6 miles south |
| Lympne | 1 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Dover | 2 | 6.8 miles east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 9.8 miles north |
| Wye | 2 | 9.8 miles west |
| Sturry | 1 | 11.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ridge Row
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), 9.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 9.8 miles west |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 13.8 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 4.4 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ridge Row at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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 | 11.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 96 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Kent | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Turner Free School — 3.3 miles Folkestone Academy — 3.4 miles The Harvey Grammar School — 3.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheriton Dental Surgery, Folkestone — 4 miles Pennypot Dental Ashford, Lympne — 6 miles Smile Zone, Dover — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 33 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 Ridge Row
Ridge Row is 3.6 miles from Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (6.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Ridge Row list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ridge Row are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 3.6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ridge Row
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Orthodontist in Ridge Row: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ridge Row understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Kent.
Ridge Row in context
By ONS classification, Ridge Row falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ridge Row falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. With just 11.5% of residents under 16, Ridge Row skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around Ridge Row, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Ridge Row are served by secondary schools including Turner Free School (3.3 miles) and Folkestone Academy (3.4 miles). Ridge Row's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Local snapshot of Ridge Row
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Acrise, the closest linked location.
Compare nearby areas
You can continue browsing related location pages including Acrise, Densole, Paddlesworth, Selstead, Hawkinge, and Shuttlesfield if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice signals around Ridge Row
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ridge Row. The nearest we do hold are Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 4 miles away; Pennypot Dental Ashford in Lympne, about 6 miles away; and Smile Zone in Dover, about 7 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ridge Row
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ridge Row can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Ridge Row runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ridge Row
Patients in Ridge Row have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ridge Row
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ridge Row — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ridge Row. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ridge Row
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Ridge Row, Kent with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Acrise, Densole, Paddlesworth, Selstead, Hawkinge, and Shuttlesfield.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ridge Row
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ridge Row often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ridge Row?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ridge Row is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 3.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Leas Dental Studio (4.4 miles) and Pennypot Dental Ashford (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ridge Row?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Ridge Row, 10 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ridge Row?
The nearest practice to Ridge Row that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 3.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Dover Priory Dental Practice (6.9 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ridge Row, Kent?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ridge Row, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.