Orthodontic practices near The Leacon
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of The Leacon, 12 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 1.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 6.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsAshford | 6.2 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (53 reviews) |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 6.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Leacon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hamstreet, 1.1 miles east; the next are Ashford (6.2 miles north) and Wye (9.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet | 1 | 1.1 miles east |
| Ashford | 8 | 6.2 miles north |
| Wye | 2 | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Lympne | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 13.0 miles west |
| Folkestone | 2 | 13.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Leacon
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), 9.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-east |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 1.1 miles east |
| A.G.Smiles (Previously The Carlisle Parade Dental Practice)Hastings | 5.0 (68 reviews) | 18.0 miles south-west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Leacon at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ashford |
| 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 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,985 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 107 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | The John Wallis Church of England Academy — 4.8 miles Chilmington Green School — 5.0 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 1 miles Ashford Periodontics, Ashford — 6 miles Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 34 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 Leacon
The nearest practice to The Leacon is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around The Leacon list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Leacon are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashford Dental Care, 6.4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Leacon
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Orthodontist in The Leacon: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in The Leacon. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
What official data says about The Leacon
ONS classifies The Leacon as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in The Leacon falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 18.4% of The Leacon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around The Leacon, 8.1% of the 1,985 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near The Leacon attend schools such as The John Wallis Church of England Academy (4.8 miles) and Chilmington Green School (5.0 miles). National deprivation data ranks The Leacon among England's less deprived areas.
Useful local orthodontic context for The Leacon
We hold no orthodontic practice records in The Leacon itself. The closest on record are Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about a mile away; Ashford Periodontics, about 6 miles away; and Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 10 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can continue browsing related location pages including Warehorne, Kenardington, Hamstreet, Orlestone, Bromley Green, and Snargate if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The Leacon in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Warehorne, under 1 km to the east.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in The Leacon
Many people in The Leacon delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in The Leacon
Treatment in The Leacon runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in The Leacon Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, The Leacon has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in The Leacon — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering The Leacon — comparing a couple is worthwhile. The Leacon's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Leacon. Census data puts 18.4% of The Leacon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,985 residents in the neighbourhood around The Leacon, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in The Leacon are served by secondary schools including The John Wallis Church of England Academy (4.8 miles) and Chilmington Green School (5.0 miles). The Leacon falls in a less deprived area than most of England. There is no orthodontist on our records in The Leacon itself. The closest on record are Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about a mile away; Ashford Periodontics, about 6 miles away; and Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 10 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Leacon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Leacon
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Leacon, Kent alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Warehorne, Kenardington, Hamstreet, Orlestone, Bromley Green, and Snargate.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in The Leacon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Leacon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Leacon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Leacon is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Ashford Periodontics (6.2 miles) and Dr Williams (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Leacon?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of The Leacon, 12 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Leacon?
The nearest practice to The Leacon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashford Dental Care, about 6.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) (6.4 miles) and Romney House Dental Practice (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Leacon, 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 The Leacon, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.