Orthodontic practices near Swingfield
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Swingfield, 8 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 4.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Dental SurgeryFolkestone | 4.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (21 reviews) |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 5.3 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Pennypot Dental AshfordLympne | 8.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 9.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 10.0 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 10.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swingfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Folkestone, 4.7 miles south-west; the next are Dover (5.3 miles east) and Lympne (8.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 2 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Dover | 2 | 5.3 miles east |
| Lympne | 1 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 9.9 miles north-west |
| Deal | 1 | 10.5 miles north-east |
| Sturry | 1 | 10.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Swingfield
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), 11.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 15.7 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 15.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swingfield 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 694th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Folkestone Academy — 4.2 miles Turner Free School — 4.4 miles Astor Secondary School — 4.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheriton Dental Surgery, Folkestone — 5 miles Smile Zone, Dover — 5 miles Pennypot Dental Ashford, Lympne — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 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 Swingfield
Swingfield is 4.7 miles from Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Dover Priory Dental Practice (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Swingfield list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Swingfield are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 4.7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swingfield
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Orthodontist in Swingfield: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Swingfield. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
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What official data says about Swingfield
Swingfield is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Swingfield's under-16 share, 11.5%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around Swingfield, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Swingfield attend schools such as Folkestone Academy (4.2 miles) and Turner Free School (4.4 miles). Swingfield sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Useful local orthodontic context for Swingfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Swingfield itself. The closest on record are Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 5 miles away; Smile Zone in Dover, about 5 miles away; and Pennypot Dental Ashford in Lympne, about 8 miles away.
A quick look at Swingfield
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Swingfield
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Swingfield
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Swingfield
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swingfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swingfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swingfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swingfield is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 4.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Leas Dental Studio (5.0 miles) and Smile Zone (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swingfield?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Swingfield, 8 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swingfield?
The nearest practice to Swingfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 4.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Dover Priory Dental Practice (5.4 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swingfield, 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 Swingfield, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.