--- title: "Cheriton Dental Surgery | Orthodontist in Folkestone" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cheriton-dental-surgery description: "Cheriton Dental Surgery is an orthodontic practice in Folkestone. Rated 4.2/5 from 21 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Cheriton Dental Surgery 55 Cheriton High St, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4EZ, UK, [Folkestone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/folkestone) CT19 4EZ 4.2 (21 reviews) NHS Braces [01303 275422](tel:01303 275422) [Visit Website](https://www.cheritondental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2812081780361302979&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ## About This Practice Cheriton Dental Surgery is an orthodontic practice based in Folkestone, listed on this page for patients researching local treatment options. Treatment options at this practice include NHS Braces, subject to clinical assessment. Patients can be seen on the NHS, subject to eligibility, or privately. Its 4.2 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.6 across the practices we track in Folkestone. The practice has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews. You'll find the practice at 55 Cheriton High St, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4EZ, UK, CT19 4EZ. If you are comparing options, the closest alternatives we list are Leas Dental Studio in Folkestone (about 2 miles away), Pennypot Dental Ashford in Lympne (about 4 miles away), and Smile Zone in Dover (about 8 miles away). A specialist orthodontist is reported to be involved in treatment planning at this practice. We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Folkestone, including this one. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. ## Cheriton Dental Surgery at a Glance | Address | 55 Cheriton High St, Cheriton, Folkestone CT19 4EZ, UK, Folkestone, CT19 4EZ | | --- | --- | | 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 | NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 21 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Leas Dental Studio, Folkestone — 1.6 miles | | 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 Cheriton Dental Surgery Cheriton Dental Surgery sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,729 residents, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families here are closest to Turner Free School (0.3 miles). Patients here can choose from one other orthodontic practice within three miles. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,729 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 11.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Turner Free School (0.3 miles); The Harvey Grammar School (0.6 miles); The Folkestone School for Girls (0.8 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 (1 list clear aligners) | | Residents in CT19 | 9,411 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CT19 | 23.3% | | Residents per square kilometre in CT19 | 3,977 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CT19 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/ct19) ## NHS Orthodontics in Folkestone 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. Cheriton Dental Surgery is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Cheriton Dental Surgery offer NHS treatment? Cheriton Dental Surgery offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Cheriton Dental Surgery offer? Cheriton Dental Surgery offers NHS Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Cheriton Dental Surgery run by a specialist orthodontist? Cheriton Dental Surgery is reported to be led by a specialist orthodontist, rather than a general dentist offering orthodontic treatment. Confirm current registration directly with the practice. Where is Cheriton Dental Surgery located? Cheriton Dental Surgery is located in Folkestone. How many orthodontists are there in Folkestone? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Folkestone, of which Cheriton Dental Surgery is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Cheriton Dental Surgery? 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 Cheriton Dental Surgery? The nearest other practices on our register are Leas Dental Studio (Folkestone, about 2 miles away), Pennypot Dental Ashford (Lympne, about 4 miles away), and Smile Zone (Dover, about 8 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Cheriton Dental Surgery, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Cheriton Dental Surgery on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Folkestone View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/folkestone) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [Orthodontist vs dentist: what's the difference? 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The nearest is Leas Dental Studio, 1.6 miles away. | Practice | From Cheriton Dental Surgery | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Leas Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leas-dental-studio), Folkestone | 1.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (22) | | [Pennypot Dental Ashford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennypot-dental-ashford), Lympne | 3.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.8 (352) | | [Smile Zone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-zone), Dover | 7.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (22) | | [Dover Priory Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dover-priory-dental-practice), Dover | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (254) | | [Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wye-dental-invisalign-and-implant-center), Wye | 11.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 5.0 (213) | | [Kent Invisalign Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kent-invisalign-centre), Wye | 11.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | – | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Cheriton Dental Surgery. [Leas Dental Studio — Folkestone (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leas-dental-studio) [Pennypot Dental Ashford — Lympne (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/pennypot-dental-ashford) [Smile Zone — Dover (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-zone) [Dover Priory Dental Practice — Dover (8 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dover-priory-dental-practice) [Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center — Wye (11 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wye-dental-invisalign-and-implant-center) [Kent Invisalign Centre — Wye (11 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kent-invisalign-centre) [Compare All Orthodontists in Folkestone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/folkestone) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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