Orthodontic practices near Selling
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Selling; 21 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, 6.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 6.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 6.1 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 6.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 6.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 6.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 7.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Selling with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wye, 6.1 miles south; the next are Canterbury (6.7 miles east) and Whitstable (7.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wye | 2 | 6.1 miles south |
| Canterbury | 6 | 6.7 miles east |
| Whitstable | 3 | 7.4 miles north-east |
| Ashford | 8 | 8.3 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 9.8 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 Selling
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), 6.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 6.1 miles south |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 14.4 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Selling 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,345 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 69 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 864th 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 — 3.4 miles Wye School — 6.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,061 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 6 miles St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 7 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 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 | 21 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 Selling
From Selling the nearest practice is Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, 6.1 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 21 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Selling list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Selling 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, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Selling to Kent Invisalign 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Selling
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Selling, 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.
Selling at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Hogben's Hill, under 1 km to the west.
Area profile for Selling
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Selling sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Selling's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Selling, 7% of the 1,345 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 Selling; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Selling attend schools such as The Abbey School (3.0 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Selling sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including Hogben's Hill, Gushmere, Perrywood, Shottenden, Neames Forstal, and Rhode Common can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local treatment availability around Selling
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Selling. The nearest recorded are Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 6 miles away; St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 7 miles away; and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 7 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Selling
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Selling helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Selling
No orthodontic practice covers Selling directly, though Faversham Smiles (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Selling sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.7% of Selling's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Selling, 7% of the 1,345 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 Selling; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Selling attend schools such as The Abbey School (3.0 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Selling close to the England median. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Selling
The orthodontic landscape in Selling offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Selling
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selling. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Selling
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Selling, Kent with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Hogben's Hill, Gushmere, Perrywood, Shottenden, Neames Forstal, and Rhode Common.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Selling
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selling often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selling?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selling is Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 6.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center (6.1 miles) and St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Selling?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Selling, 21 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wye, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selling?
The nearest practice to Selling that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Canterbury, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (7.2 miles) and Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (7.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selling, Kent?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Selling, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.