--- title: "Orthodontists in Canterbury, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canterbury description: "Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Canterbury, 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 Canterbury Compare 6 orthodontic practices in Canterbury, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Canterbury](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/canterbury) ## Compare Orthodontists in Canterbury 6 practices are on our register for Canterbury. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Arnica Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/arnica-dental-care) | Not listed | Private | 4.7 (81 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Bradley & Partners Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bradley-partners-dental-practice) CT1 2BP | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.2 (44 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/burgate-dental-practice-implant-centre) CT1 2HG | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.9 (307 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Castle Street Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/castle-street-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (29 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/chopra-associates-dental-surgeries) TN24 9AF | NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (1,311 reviews) | Under a mile | | [St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-dunstans-dental-practice-and-specialist-referral-centre) CT2 8BS | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (464 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Canterbury at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Canterbury | | 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 | Around the England average | | Population | 55,240 | | Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,290 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 11.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 26.7% aged 16 to 24 and 27.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 50.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 5,616 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 11.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest secondary schools | Barton Court Grammar School — 0.5 miles The Canterbury Academy — 0.7 miles Barton Manor School — 0.9 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,945 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 [Hales Place](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hales-place) [St Dunstan's](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-dunstan-s) [St Stephen's](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/st-stephen-s) [Thanington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thanington) [Harbledown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harbledown) [Hackington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hackington) [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 Canterbury How many orthodontists are there in Canterbury? There are 6 orthodontic practices on our register for Canterbury, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Canterbury offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Canterbury: Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre, Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Canterbury has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Canterbury: 4.9 from 464 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Canterbury? 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 Canterbury, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canterbury](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/canterbury) ## 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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