--- title: "Orthodontists in Herne Bay, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/herne-bay description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Herne Bay, 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 Herne Bay Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Herne Bay, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Herne Bay](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/herne-bay) ## Compare Orthodontists in Herne Bay 1 practice is on our register for Herne Bay. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Anele de Novo Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/anele-de-novo-dental-practice) CT6 6PD | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Herne Bay 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 36,642 | | Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,343 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 32.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 8,571 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 28.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest secondary schools | Herne Bay High School — 0.9 miles Orion Spires — 4.0 miles The Whitstable School — 4.2 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,507 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 [Eddington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/eddington) [Hunters Forstal](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hunters-forstal) [Herne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/herne) [Lower Herne](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-herne) [Bullockstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bullockstone) [Beltinge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/beltinge) [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 Herne Bay How many orthodontists are there in Herne Bay? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Herne Bay, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Herne Bay offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Herne Bay: Anele de Novo Dental Practice. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Herne Bay has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Anele de Novo Dental Practice has the highest average rating on our register for Herne Bay: 4.9 from 915 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Herne Bay? 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 Herne Bay, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/herne-bay](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/herne-bay) ## 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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