Orthodontic practices near South Tankerton
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of South Tankerton, 11 practices within 10 and 41 practices within 20. The closest is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, 0.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 0.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 0.8 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 0.8 miles west | – | – | – | – |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (915 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 5.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 5.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 5.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental SurgeriesCanterbury | 5.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 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 South Tankerton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Whitstable, 0.4 miles west; the next are Herne Bay (5.0 miles east) and Canterbury (5.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Whitstable | 3 | 0.4 miles west |
| Herne Bay | 1 | 5.0 miles east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 5.5 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Birchington-on-Sea | 2 | 11.3 miles east |
| Margate | 2 | 12.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South Tankerton
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), 13.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 13.1 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 5.0 miles east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 0.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South Tankerton at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Canterbury |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 20% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,635 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Whitstable School — 0.6 miles Herne Bay High School — 3.1 miles The Archbishop's School — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,112 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre, Whitstable — under a mile Anele de Novo Dental Practice, Herne Bay — 5 miles St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 41 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CT5 |
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 South Tankerton
South Tankerton has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 41.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (16.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around South Tankerton list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 South Tankerton are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Tankerton
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Local provider signals in South Tankerton
There is no orthodontist on our records in South Tankerton itself. The nearest we do hold are Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, under a mile away; Anele de Novo Dental Practice in Herne Bay, about 5 miles away; and St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
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Area profile for South Tankerton
South Tankerton is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. South Tankerton has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.6% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Tankerton, 6.3% of the 1,485 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), South Tankerton has more choice than 52% of towns in England. Families in South Tankerton are served by secondary schools including The Whitstable School (0.6 miles) and Herne Bay High School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. South Tankerton falls in a less deprived area than most of England.
Local snapshot of South Tankerton
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Frequently Asked Questions in South Tankerton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Tankerton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Tankerton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Tankerton is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 0.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (0.8 miles) and Social Six Braces (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Tankerton?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of South Tankerton, 11 practices within 10 miles and 41 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Tankerton?
The nearest practice to South Tankerton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 0.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Anele de Novo Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Tankerton, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Tankerton, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.