Orthodontic practices near Tickham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Tickham, 4 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 9.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 9.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 9.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 10.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 10.3 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 10.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tickham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 4.3 miles north-west; the next are Upchurch (9.2 miles north-west) and Whitstable (9.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.2 miles north-west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 9.7 miles east |
| Wye | 2 | 10.3 miles south-east |
| Ashford | 8 | 10.8 miles south |
| Maidstone | 3 | 11.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tickham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham (5.0 from 598 reviews), 12.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 12.4 miles west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tickham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 173 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 629th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sittingbourne School — 2.9 miles The Abbey School — 3.3 miles Highsted Grammar School — 3.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,556 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 9 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 4 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 Tickham
The nearest practice to Tickham is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Tickham list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 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 Tickham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 9.2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tickham
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Useful local orthodontic context for Tickham
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Tickham itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 9 miles away; and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 10 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Loyterton, Lewson Street, Barrow Green, Lynsted, Teynham, and Bogle are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Tickham
Officially, Tickham is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Tickham sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Tickham's under-16 share sits at 21.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Tickham, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Tickham are served by secondary schools including The Sittingbourne School (2.9 miles) and The Abbey School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Tickham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole.
Facts about Tickham
Just under 1 km west, Loyterton is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tickham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tickham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Tickham
There's no orthodontist on record in Tickham itself; the nearest dentist, Faversham Smiles, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Tickham — 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. Tickham's under-16 share sits at 21.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Tickham, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Tickham are The Sittingbourne School (2.9 miles) and The Abbey School (3.3 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Tickham is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tickham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Tickham can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tickham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tickham — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tickham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tickham
If Tickham, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. This page links onward to Loyterton, Lewson Street, Barrow Green, Lynsted, Teynham, and Bogle for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tickham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tickham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tickham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tickham is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (9.2 miles) and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tickham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Tickham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tickham?
The nearest practice to Tickham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 9.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (10.1 miles) and Repton Dental Studio (10.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tickham, 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 Tickham, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.