--- title: "Orthodontists in Margate, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/margate description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Margate, 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 Margate Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Margate, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Margate](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/margate) ## Compare Orthodontists in Margate 2 practices are on our register for Margate. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Mr & Mrs Dening](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/mr-mrs-dening) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (9 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Westgate Dental Studios](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/westgate-dental-studios) CT8 8RF | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.8 (361 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Margate 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 | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 60,134 | | Residents under 16 | 22.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,591 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 22.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,518 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% 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 | 310th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 65% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest secondary schools | Hartsdown Academy — 0.9 miles St George's Church of England Foundation School — 1.5 miles Dane Court Grammar School — 1.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 7,566 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 [Northdown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/northdown) [Bromstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/bromstone) [Flete](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/flete) [Garlinge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/garlinge) [Haine](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/haine) [Saint Peters](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/saint-peters) [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 Margate How many orthodontists are there in Margate? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Margate. Which orthodontist in Margate has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Westgate Dental Studios has the highest average rating on our register for Margate: 4.8 from 361 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Margate? 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. 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