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Orthodontic practices near Selson

On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Selson, 14 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, 4.7 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal4.7 miles east–✓✓4.9 (196 reviews)
Ivy House Dental PracticeRamsgate7.8 miles north-east–––4.9 (16 reviews)
Sturry Dental PracticeSturry8.4 miles north-west–✓✓4.9 (38 reviews)
Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover8.5 miles south✓✓✓4.9 (254 reviews)
Smile ZoneDover8.6 miles south–✓✓4.6 (22 reviews)
Birchington Orthodontic PracticeBirchington-on-Sea8.7 miles north–✓✓5.0 (1 review)
Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant CentreBirchington-on-Sea8.8 miles north✓✓✓4.9 (164 reviews)
Westgate Dental StudiosMargate9.3 miles north––✓4.8 (361 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Selson with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Deal, 4.7 miles east; the next are Ramsgate (7.8 miles north-east) and Sturry (8.4 miles north-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Deal14.7 miles east
Ramsgate17.8 miles north-east
Sturry18.4 miles north-west
Dover28.5 miles south
Birchington-on-Sea28.7 miles north
Margate29.3 miles north

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Selson

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), 16.5 miles west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye5.0 (213 reviews)16.5 miles west
Leas Dental StudioFolkestone5.0 (22 reviews)13.0 miles south-west
Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay4.9 (915 reviews)10.4 miles north-west
St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury4.9 (464 reviews)10.1 miles west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Selson at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaDover
NHS dental servicesNHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1615.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,827 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car12.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre479 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health23.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles1 practice
Access within Kent694th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent
Nearest secondary schoolsSandwich Technology School — 1.8 miles
Sir Roger Manwood's School — 2.5 miles
Goodwin Academy — 4.7 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 2,085 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPark Street Dental & Implant Clinic, Deal — 5 miles
Ivy House Dental Practice, Ramsgate — 8 miles
Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles14 within 10 miles, 31 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 Selson

Selson is 4.7 miles from Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 31.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (8.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchington Orthodontic Practice (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Selson list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 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 Selson are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 8.5 miles away.

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You can continue browsing related location pages including Gore, Eastry, Buttsole, Heronden, Hammill Park, and Marshborough if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

Local provider signals in Selson

There is no orthodontist on our records in Selson itself. The nearest we do hold are Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 5 miles away; Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate, about 8 miles away; and Sturry Dental Practice, about 8 miles away.

Selson in context

Selson — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 15.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,827 residents in the neighbourhood around Selson, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Selson are served by secondary schools including Sandwich Technology School (1.8 miles) and Sir Roger Manwood's School (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Selson is roughly mid-table for England.

A quick look at Selson

The nearest other location we cover is Gore, under 1 km to the north.

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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Selson. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Selson

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Selson often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Selson?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Selson is Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 4.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Ivy House Dental Practice (7.8 miles) and Sturry Dental Practice (8.4 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Selson?

Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Selson, 14 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Selson?

The nearest practice to Selson that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 8.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre (8.8 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (9.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Selson, Kent?

Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Selson, Kent?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleSelson, Kent Teeth Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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