Orthodontic practices near Upper Eythorne
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Eythorne; 11 practices within 10 and 32 practices within 20. The closest is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 5.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 5.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Park Street Dental & Implant ClinicDeal | 5.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 9.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Sturry Dental PracticeSturry | 9.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (38 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental SurgeryFolkestone | 9.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (21 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 9.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
| Arnica Dental CareCanterbury | 9.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (81 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Eythorne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dover, 5.3 miles south; the next are Deal (5.9 miles east) and Folkestone (9.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2 | 5.3 miles south |
| Deal | 1 | 5.9 miles east |
| Folkestone | 2 | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Sturry | 1 | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Ramsgate | 1 | 11.3 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 Upper Eythorne
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), 14.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 14.6 miles west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Eythorne at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dover |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,548 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 403 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 766th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | Dover Christ Church Academy — 3.7 miles Duke of York's Royal Military School — 4.6 miles St Edmund's Catholic School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dover Priory Dental Practice, Dover — 5 miles Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic, Deal — 6 miles Leas Dental Studio, Folkestone — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 32 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 Upper Eythorne
From Upper Eythorne the nearest practice is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 5.3 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 11 practices, and within 20 there are 32.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Upper Eythorne list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Upper Eythorne are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dover Priory Dental Practice, 5.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Eythorne to Dover Priory Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Eythorne
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Orthodontist in Upper Eythorne: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upper Eythorne can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Kent, not just Upper Eythorne.
The local picture in Upper Eythorne
Upper Eythorne — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 15.1% of Upper Eythorne's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,548 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Eythorne, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Upper Eythorne has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Upper Eythorne are Dover Christ Church Academy (3.7 miles) and Duke of York's Royal Military School (4.6 miles). Upper Eythorne sits close to the England average for deprivation.
A quick look at Upper Eythorne
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Eythorne, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Eythorne, Lower Eythorne, Waldershare, Tilmanstone, Coldred, and Knowlton.
What we know about practices near Upper Eythorne
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Eythorne itself. The nearest recorded are Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic in Deal, about 6 miles away; and Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone, about 9 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Eythorne
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Eythorne is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Upper Eythorne
Every case in Upper Eythorne follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Upper Eythorne
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Eythorne offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Upper Eythorne
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 Upper Eythorne practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Eythorne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Eythorne
If Upper Eythorne, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Eythorne, Lower Eythorne, Waldershare, Tilmanstone, Coldred, and Knowlton.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Eythorne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Eythorne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Eythorne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Eythorne is Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 5.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Smile Zone (5.4 miles) and Park Street Dental & Implant Clinic (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Eythorne?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Eythorne, 11 practices within 10 miles and 32 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Dover, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Eythorne?
The nearest practice to Upper Eythorne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dover Priory Dental Practice, about 5.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Cheriton Dental Surgery (9.5 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Eythorne, 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 Upper Eythorne, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.