Orthodontic practices near TN27
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TN27; 13 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, 7.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 7.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 7.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 7.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 7.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 7.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsAshford | 8.0 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOKCranbrook | 8.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TN27 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Ashford, 7.1 miles east; the next are Cranbrook (8.4 miles south-west).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TN27
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ashford Dental Care (4.8 from 168 reviews), 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 4.8 (168 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 4.8 (35 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 4.7 (182 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 4.6 (10 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TN27
The nearest practice to TN27 is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, 7.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 4 of the practices around TN27 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around TN27 are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, 7.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TN27 to Repton Dental Studio is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TN27 at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Ashford |
| 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 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,502 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 73 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lenham School — 4.8 miles Chilmington Green School — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Repton Dental Studio, Ashford — 7 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 8 miles Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TN30, ME17, TN26, TN23, ME9, TN17, ME10, ME15 |
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 TN27 area
A typical orthodontic search around TN27 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TN27 is Swift's Green.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TN27
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TN27?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TN27 is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 7.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Ashford Dental Care (7.7 miles) and Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TN27?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TN27, 13 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Ashford, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TN27?
The nearest practice to TN27 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 7.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Ashford Dental Care (7.7 miles) and Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) (7.7 miles).
Which places are in or near the TN27 postcode district?
Places in or next to TN27 include Swift's Green, Smarden, Biddenden Green, Pembles Cross, Potter's Forstal, Southernden, Egerton Forstal and Maltman's Hill.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TN27 postcode area?
Begin with the town and area pages covering Swift's Green, Kent, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
How long does orthodontic treatment take for patients near TN27?
Timescales usually run one to two years, driven by case complexity rather than location.
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.