Orthodontic practices near The Knowle
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of The Knowle; 27 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, 6.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGETonbridge | 6.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Tonbridge Gentle DentalTonbridge | 6.3 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (235 reviews) |
| Stradbrook Dental & Implant ClinicTonbridge | 6.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (465 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsTonbridge | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | – |
| River Lawn Dental & Implant Centre - TonbridgeTonbridge | 6.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (38 reviews) |
| Andrew House Dental Practice TonbridgeTonbridge | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| The Calverley Dental PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| The Dental BoxRusthall | 6.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Knowle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Tonbridge, 6.2 miles north-west; the next are Royal Tunbridge Wells (6.5 miles west) and Rusthall (6.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Tonbridge | 7 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 6.5 miles west |
| Rusthall | 1 | 6.5 miles west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 7.0 miles south-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Kent | 2 | 8.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Knowle
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Knowle at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,854 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 871st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Mascalls — 1.3 miles Skinners' Kent Academy — 5.3 miles Hadlow Rural Community School — 5.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,227 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, Tonbridge — 6 miles The Calverley Dental Practice, Royal Tunbridge Wells — 6 miles The Dental Box, Rusthall — 6 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 | 27 within 10 miles, 73 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 The Knowle
From The Knowle the nearest practice is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, 6.2 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 27 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: River Lawn Dental & Implant Centre - Tonbridge (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around The Knowle list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Knowle are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, 6.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Knowle to TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE 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 3.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Knowle
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Orthodontist in The Knowle: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Knowle. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Kent, not just The Knowle.
What official data says about The Knowle
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, The Knowle sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19.6% of The Knowle's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,854 residents in the neighbourhood around The Knowle, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. The Knowle has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Knowle attend schools such as Leigh Academy Mascalls (1.3 miles) and Skinners' Kent Academy (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks The Knowle among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, The Knowle is about 32 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London.
Local context for The Knowle
Just under 1 km north, The Crook is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in The Knowle
No orthodontic practice is recorded in The Knowle. The closest on record are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, about 6 miles away; The Calverley Dental Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 6 miles away; and The Dental Box in Rusthall, about 6 miles away.
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The Orthodontic Journey in The Knowle
Many people in The Knowle delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Knowle
What's available in The Knowle depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. The Knowle's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. The Knowle's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,854 residents in the neighbourhood around The Knowle, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. People in The Knowle usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to The Knowle are Leigh Academy Mascalls (1.3 miles) and Skinners' Kent Academy (5.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, The Knowle sits among the less deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Knowle is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Knowle
Patients in The Knowle 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
How to Choose in The Knowle
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most The Knowle practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Knowle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Knowle
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Knowle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Knowle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Knowle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Knowle is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Tonbridge Gentle Dental (6.3 miles) and Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Knowle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Knowle, 27 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Tonbridge, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Knowle?
The nearest practice to The Knowle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, about 6.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic (6.3 miles) and The Dental Box (6.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Knowle, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in The Knowle, Kent?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.