--- title: "Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aligndent-ashford-formerly-the-orthodontic-practice description: "Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice), orthodontist in Ashford: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) 29 New Rents, Ashford TN23 1JJ, UK, [Hastings](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashford) TN23 1JJ 4.7 (182 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces NHS Braces Retainers [01233 610387](tel:01233 610387) [Visit Website](https://aligndentashford.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=13582119686655448897&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@aligndentashford.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Ashford, Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces, subject to clinical assessment. This practice is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment. Treatment at this practice is reported to be provided by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Ashford Dental Care in Ashford (under a mile away), BW Hayes in Ashford (under a mile away), and Wolseley Place Dental Practice in Ashford (under a mile away). The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is one of 8 orthodontic practices we track in Ashford. Its 4.7 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Ashford. 182 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.7/5. The practice address is 29 New Rents, Ashford TN23 1JJ, UK, postcode TN23 1JJ. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. ## Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) at a Glance | Address | 29 New Rents, Ashford TN23 1JJ, UK, Ashford, TN23 1JJ | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 182 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Ashford Dental Care, Ashford — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) Around Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) the 2021 Census counts 1,384 residents, with 6.2% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. The nearest secondary school is Highworth Grammar School, 0.4 miles away. Within three miles there are 7 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 6 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 4th. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,384 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 41.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Highworth Grammar School (0.4 miles); The North School (0.8 miles); The Norton Knatchbull School (1.0 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 7 (4 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 3 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 6 rated practices within three miles | | Residents in TN23 | 11,130 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in TN23 | 26.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in TN23 | 4,784 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the TN23 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/tn23) ## NHS Orthodontics in Ashford 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. Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) offer NHS treatment? Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) offer? Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) run by a specialist orthodontist? Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Does Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) use digital scanning? Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) accessible? Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) located? Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) is at 29 New Rents, Ashford TN23 1JJ, UK, Hastings TN23 1JJ. The nearest other practice on our register is Ashford Dental Care in Ashford, under a mile away. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)? The nearest other practices on our register are Ashford Dental Care (Ashford, under a mile away), BW Hayes (Ashford, under a mile away), and Wolseley Place Dental Practice (Ashford, under a mile away). 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The nearest is Ashford Dental Care, under a mile away. | Practice | From Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ashford Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-dental-care), Ashford | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.8 (168) | | [BW Hayes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bw-hayes), Ashford | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Wolseley Place Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wolseley-place-dental-practice), Ashford | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.6 (10) | | [Ashford Periodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-periodontics), Ashford | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | evenings/weekends | 4.5 (11) | | [Dr Williams](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams), Ashford | under a mile south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | – | | [Repton Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/repton-dental-studio), Ashford | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 4.8 (35) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice). [Ashford Dental Care — Ashford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-dental-care) [BW Hayes — Ashford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bw-hayes) [Wolseley Place Dental Practice — Ashford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wolseley-place-dental-practice) [Ashford Periodontics — Ashford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-periodontics) [Dr Williams — Ashford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams) [Repton Dental Studio — Ashford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/repton-dental-studio) [Compare All Orthodontists in Ashford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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