--- title: "Orthodontists in Ashford, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashford description: "Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Ashford, Kent: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Ashford Compare 8 orthodontic practices in Ashford, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Ashford](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/ashford) ## Compare Orthodontists in Ashford 8 practices are on our register for Ashford. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aligndent-ashford-formerly-the-orthodontic-practice) TN23 1JJ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (182 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ashford Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-dental-care) TN23 1JJ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (168 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Ashford Periodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashford-periodontics) TN23 1PD | Not listed | Private | 4.5 (11 reviews) | Under a mile | | [BW Hayes](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bw-hayes) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Dr Williams](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [Repton Dental Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/repton-dental-studio) TN23 3TE | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (35 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Romney House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/romney-house-dental-practice) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (53 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Wolseley Place Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wolseley-place-dental-practice) TN24 8UL | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (10 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Ashford at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Ashford | | NHS dental services | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 62,787 | | Residents under 16 | 12.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,300 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 17.2% aged 16 to 24 and 52.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 47.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,946 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 11.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.0 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest secondary schools | Highworth Grammar School — 0.4 miles The North School — 0.8 miles The Norton Knatchbull School — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,775 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [St George's Square](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-george-s-square) [Beaver](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/beaver) [Bockhanger](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bockhanger) [Bybrook](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bybrook) [Kennington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kennington) [Potters Corner](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/potters-corner) [All Areas in Kent](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/kent) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Ashford How many orthodontists are there in Ashford? There are 8 orthodontic practices on our register for Ashford, 5 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Ashford offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Ashford: Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice), Ashford Dental Care, Repton Dental Studio, Romney House Dental Practice, Wolseley Place Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Ashford has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Romney House Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Ashford: 4.9 from 53 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Ashford, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashford](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ashford) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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