Orthodontic practices near CT50
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of CT50, 5 practices within 10 and 27 practices within 20. The closest is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 0.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Dental SurgeryFolkestone | 0.5 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (21 reviews) |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 1.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Pennypot Dental AshfordLympne | 3.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Smile ZoneDover | 7.7 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (22 reviews) |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 7.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (254 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 11.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 11.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (53 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CT50 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Folkestone, 0.5 miles north; the next are Lympne (3.7 miles west) and Dover (7.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Folkestone | 2 | 0.5 miles north |
| Lympne | 1 | 3.7 miles west |
| Dover | 2 | 7.7 miles north-east |
| Wye | 2 | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Ashford | 1 | 11.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of CT50
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center (5.0 from 213 reviews), 11.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 1.5 miles east |
| Dover Priory Dental PracticeDover | 4.9 (254 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 4.9 (53 reviews) | 11.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CT50
The nearest practice to CT50 is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 27.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dover Priory Dental Practice (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 7 of the practices around CT50 list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around CT50 are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, under a mile away.
CT50 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Folkestone and Hythe |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,530 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,012 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Folkestone School for Girls — 0.4 miles The Harvey Grammar School — 0.8 miles Turner Free School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,083 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cheriton Dental Surgery, Folkestone — under a mile Pennypot Dental Ashford, Lympne — 4 miles Smile Zone, Dover — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 27 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | CT20, CT19, CT18, CT21, CT17, CT4, CT15, CT16 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Braces and aligners in the CT50 area
People searching from CT50 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CT50 is Coolinge.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CT50
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CT50?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CT50 is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 0.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Leas Dental Studio (1.5 miles) and Pennypot Dental Ashford (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CT50?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of CT50, 5 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CT50?
The nearest practice to CT50 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 0.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dover Priory Dental Practice (7.9 miles) and Romney House Dental Practice (11.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the CT50 postcode district?
Places in or next to CT50 include Coolinge, Shorncliffe Camp, Morehall, Sandgate, Horn Street, Folkestone, Peene and Arpinge.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CT50 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Coolinge, Kent, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near CT50?
No — you can start online and only book in person once you know roughly what you need.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.