About This Practice
Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Whitstable. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Whitstable, including this one. This is a private orthodontic practice. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP is located at 2 Nelson Rd, Whitstable CT5 1DP, UK. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Social Six Braces in Whitstable (under a mile away), Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable (under a mile away), and St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP at a Glance
| Address | 2 Nelson Rd, Whitstable CT5 1DP, UK, Whitstable |
|---|---|
| Nation | England |
| NHS dental services | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Social Six Braces, Whitstable — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP
The neighbourhood around Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP has 1,251 residents and 5.5% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Families here are closest to The Whitstable School (0.7 miles). Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP is one of 3 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,251 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Whitstable School (0.7 miles); Herne Bay High School (3.9 miles); The Archbishop's School (4.8 miles) |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS, 1 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
NHS Orthodontics in Whitstable
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.
Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Social Six Braces, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Six Braces, Whitstable | under a mile north-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre, Whitstable | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign | 4.9 (414) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury | 5.5 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (464) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental Practice, Canterbury | 5.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.2 (44) |
| Sturry Dental Practice, Sturry | 5.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (38) |
| Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries, Canterbury | 5.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (1,311) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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