Orthodontic practices near TN17
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of TN17, 1 practice within 10 and 67 practices within 20. The closest is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, under 0.1 miles.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOKCranbrook | under 0.1 miles | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 10.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 11.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 12.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 12.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 12.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 12.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TN17 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranbrook, under 0.1 miles; the next are Maidstone (10.8 miles north) and Kent (12.0 miles north).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TN17
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic in Maidstone (4.9 from 261 reviews), 12.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.9 (261 reviews) | 12.1 miles north |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 4.9 (233 reviews) | 12.0 miles north |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 4.9 (74 reviews) | 11.9 miles north |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) | 12.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TN17
The nearest practice to TN17 is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, under 0.1 miles away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 67.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (10.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around TN17 list clear aligners, the nearest 10.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TN17 are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, under 0.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 39 miles away.
TN17 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 24.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,011 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 23.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 448 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cranbrook School — 0.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 958 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — under a mile Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 11 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 12 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 67 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TN18, TN12, TN32, ME17, ME15, TN19, TN30, TN27 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in TN17
Patients in the TN17 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. Focusing on the postcode area keeps the research local without losing the treatment detail that matters before booking.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TN17 is Cranbrook.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TN17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TN17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TN17 is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about under 0.1 miles away. The next closest are Orchard Dental Practice (10.8 miles) and Art Dental and Beauty (11.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TN17?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of TN17, 1 practice within 10 miles and 67 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TN17?
The nearest practice to TN17 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about under 0.1 miles away. Others nearby include Orchard Dental Practice (10.8 miles) and Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (12.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the TN17 postcode district?
Places in or next to TN17 include Cranbrook, Wilsley Green, Coursehorn, Swattenden, Wilsley Pound, Hocker Edge, Sissinghurst and Flishinghurst.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TN17 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Cranbrook, Kent, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
What affects orthodontic cost near TN17?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.