About This Practice
Social Six Braces is a registered orthodontic provider serving Whitstable and the surrounding area. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP 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). Social Six Braces is located at 2 Nelson Rd, Whitstable CT5 1DP, UK. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. We currently track 3 orthodontic practices in Whitstable, including this one.
Social Six Braces 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 | Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — under a mile |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Social Six Braces
The neighbourhood around Social Six Braces has 1,251 residents and 5.5% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. The nearest secondary school is The Whitstable School, 0.7 miles away. Patients here can choose from 2 other orthodontic practices within three miles.
| 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.
Social Six Braces 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 Social Six Braces on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, under a mile away.
| Practice | From Social Six Braces | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – |
| 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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