Orthodontic practices near TN28
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of TN28; 2 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 7.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 7.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (92 reviews) |
| Pennypot Dental AshfordLympne | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (352 reviews) |
| Cheriton Dental SurgeryFolkestone | 11.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (21 reviews) |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (53 reviews) |
| Dr WilliamsAshford | 11.7 miles north | – | – | – | – |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 11.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 11.9 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (22 reviews) |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 12.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to TN28 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hamstreet, 7.0 miles north-west; the next are Lympne (7.5 miles north-east) and Folkestone (11.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet | 1 | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Lympne | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Folkestone | 2 | 11.1 miles north-east |
| Ashford | 4 | 11.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of TN28
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (5.0 from 92 reviews), 7.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 7.0 miles north-west |
| Leas Dental StudioFolkestone | 5.0 (22 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Romney House Dental PracticeAshford | 4.9 (53 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| Pennypot Dental AshfordLympne | 4.8 (352 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from TN28
The nearest practice to TN28 is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, 7 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants (7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around TN28 list clear aligners, the nearest 7 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 TN28 are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, 11.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from TN28 to Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants 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 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 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 14.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
TN28 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 5,621 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,073 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Marsh Academy — 0.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,019 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, Hamstreet — 7 miles Pennypot Dental Ashford, Lympne — 8 miles Cheriton Dental Surgery, Folkestone — 11 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 23 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | TN29, CT21, TN25, TN24, TN23, TN26, CT50, CT20 |
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.
Teeth straightening near TN28
A typical orthodontic search around TN28 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for TN28 is Littlestone.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near TN28
Where is the nearest orthodontist to TN28?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to TN28 is Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and Implants, about 7.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Pennypot Dental Ashford (7.5 miles) and Cheriton Dental Surgery (11.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near TN28?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of TN28, 2 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hamstreet, 7.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near TN28?
The nearest practice to TN28 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cheriton Dental Surgery in Folkestone, about 11.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Romney House Dental Practice (11.5 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (12.1 miles).
Which places are in or near the TN28 postcode district?
Places in or next to TN28 include Littlestone, New Romney, Greatstone, Lydd-on-Sea, Lydd, Old Romney, Dungeness and Jury's Gap.
How do I find an orthodontist near the TN28 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Littlestone, Kent, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near TN28?
Yes, patients around Littlestone, Kent can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.