--- title: "Birchington Orthodontic Practice | Orthodontist" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/birchington-orthodontic-practice description: "Birchington Orthodontic Practice, orthodontist in Birchington-on-Sea: address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Birchington Orthodontic Practice 7 Surrey Gardens, Birchington-on-Sea, Birchington CT7 9SA, UK, [Saint Peters](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchington-on-sea) 5.0 (1 review) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign Lingual Braces [01843 844600](tel:01843 844600) [Visit Website](http://www.birchingtonortho.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1090434222134267031&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@birchingtonortho.co.uk) ## About This Practice Birchington Orthodontic Practice provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Birchington-on-Sea. Birchington Orthodontic Practice is one of 2 orthodontic practices we track in Birchington-on-Sea. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 1 review. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Treatment options at this practice include Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Lingual Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Its 5.0 rating is in line with the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Birchington-on-Sea. one patient wrote: “Riccarda has been so kind and gentle looking after our son. She explains everything clearly so everyone can understand what to expect and feel. The beautiful sm…” Another review, from one patient, reads: “If I could say anything about my smile, it would be that it's amazing to be able to use it! I've never been confident in my looks, but thanks to Ricci I honestl…” Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. Birchington Orthodontic Practice is located at 7 Surrey Gardens, Birchington-on-Sea, Birchington CT7 9SA, UK. Other practices nearby include Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre in Birchington-on-Sea (under a mile away), Westgate Dental Studios in Margate (about 2 miles away), and Ivy House Dental Practice in Ramsgate (about 6 miles away). This practice is reported to offer remote consultations, useful for an initial assessment. ## Birchington Orthodontic Practice at a Glance | Address | 7 Surrey Gardens, Birchington-on-Sea, Birchington CT7 9SA, UK, Birchington-on-Sea | | --- | --- | | 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 | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review | | Nearest other orthodontist | Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Birchington-on-Sea — 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 Birchington Orthodontic Practice Birchington Orthodontic Practice sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,639 residents, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. King Ethelbert School is the closest secondary school, 0.9 miles from the practice. Birchington Orthodontic Practice is one of 3 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Its public rating is the highest of the 3 rated practices within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,639 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | King Ethelbert School (0.9 miles); Ursuline College (1.1 miles); Hartsdown Academy (2.9 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 3 rated practices within three miles | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. ## NHS Orthodontics in Birchington-on-Sea 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. Birchington Orthodontic Practice is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Birchington Orthodontic Practice offer NHS treatment? Birchington Orthodontic Practice offers private orthodontic treatment. What treatments does Birchington Orthodontic Practice offer? Birchington Orthodontic Practice offers Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Lingual Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Can I get a remote consultation with Birchington Orthodontic Practice? Birchington Orthodontic Practice is reported to offer remote or virtual consultations before an in-person visit. Confirm availability directly with the practice. Where is Birchington Orthodontic Practice located? Birchington Orthodontic Practice is located in Saint Peters. How many orthodontists are there in Birchington-on-Sea? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Birchington-on-Sea, of which Birchington Orthodontic Practice is one. What other orthodontists are near Birchington Orthodontic Practice? The nearest other practices on our register are Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre (Birchington-on-Sea, under a mile away), Westgate Dental Studios (Margate, about 2 miles away), and Ivy House Dental Practice (Ramsgate, about 6 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Birchington Orthodontic Practice, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Birchington Orthodontic Practice on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Saint Peters View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/birchington-on-sea) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [About remote orthodontic assessments View](https://virtualconsultant.online/clinicians/features/remote-assessments) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Birchington Orthodontic Practice on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre, under a mile away. | Practice | From Birchington Orthodontic Practice | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alpha-house-dental-practice-implant-centre), Birchington-on-Sea | under a mile east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (164) | | [Westgate Dental Studios](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westgate-dental-studios), Margate | 1.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (361) | | [Ivy House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivy-house-dental-practice), Ramsgate | 5.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (16) | | [Mr & Mrs Dening](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-mrs-dening), Margate | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.6 (9) | | [Anele de Novo Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/anele-de-novo-dental-practice), Herne Bay | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (915) | | [Sturry Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sturry-dental-practice), Sturry | 9.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (38) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Birchington Orthodontic Practice. [Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre — Birchington-on-Sea (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alpha-house-dental-practice-implant-centre) [Westgate Dental Studios — Margate (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westgate-dental-studios) [Ivy House Dental Practice — Ramsgate (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ivy-house-dental-practice) [Mr & Mrs Dening — Margate (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-mrs-dening) [Anele de Novo Dental Practice — Herne Bay (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/anele-de-novo-dental-practice) [Sturry Dental Practice — Sturry (9 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/sturry-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Birchington-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchington-on-sea) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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