--- title: "Orthodontists in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchington-on-sea description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Birchington-on-Sea, 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 Birchington-on-Sea Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Birchington-on-Sea, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Birchington-on-Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/birchington-on-sea) ## Compare Orthodontists in Birchington-on-Sea 2 practices are on our register for Birchington-on-Sea. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/alpha-house-dental-practice-implant-centre) | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (164 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Birchington Orthodontic Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/birchington-orthodontic-practice) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | ## Birchington-on-Sea at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Thanet | | 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: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England | | Population | 9,827 | | Residents under 16 | 11.4% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,765 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 5.7% aged 16 to 24 and 17.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,488 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 52% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest secondary schools | King Ethelbert School — 1.0 miles Ursuline College — 1.2 miles Hartsdown Academy — 2.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,662 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 [Acol](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/acol) [Westgate on Sea](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/westgate-on-sea) [The Freehold](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-freehold) [Way](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/way) [Durlock](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/durlock) [Gore Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gore-street) [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 Birchington-on-Sea How many orthodontists are there in Birchington-on-Sea? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Birchington-on-Sea, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Birchington-on-Sea offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Birchington-on-Sea: Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Birchington-on-Sea has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Alpha House Dental Practice & Implant Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Birchington-on-Sea: 4.9 from 164 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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 Birchington-on-Sea, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchington-on-sea](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchington-on-sea) ## 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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