Orthodontic practices near Barming Heath
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Barming Heath, 31 practices within 10 and 88 practices within 20. The closest is Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, 0.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 0.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 1.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 1.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 2.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Barming Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 0.8 miles east; the next are Kent (1.5 miles east) and Chatham (5.4 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 0.8 miles east |
| Kent | 2 | 1.5 miles east |
| Chatham | 13 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 8.7 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 8.8 miles north-east |
| Tonbridge | 4 | 9.6 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 Barming Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham (5.0 from 598 reviews), 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 8.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Barming Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maidstone |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,391 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 416 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 81st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Augustine Academy — 1.2 miles St Simon Stock Catholic School — 1.2 miles Oakwood Park Grammar School — 1.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,673 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, Maidstone — under a mile St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 2 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 88 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | ME16 |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Barming Heath
Barming Heath has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 88.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Art Dental and Beauty (2.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (8.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Barming Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 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 Barming Heath are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Barming Heath
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Orthodontist in Barming Heath: Before booking anything in Barming Heath, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
Local treatment availability around Barming Heath
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Barming Heath. The nearest recorded are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, under a mile away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 2 miles away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 5 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for East Barming, Farleigh Green, Kettle Corner, East Farleigh, Hoppers Corner, and West Farleigh.
Barming Heath in context
Barming Heath — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Barming Heath has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Barming Heath, 5.6% of the 2,391 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Barming Heath is better served than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Barming Heath are St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles) and St Simon Stock Catholic School (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Barming Heath among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Barming Heath is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Barming Heath
The nearest other location we cover is Upper Fant, around 2 km to the east.
Orthodontic Treatments in Barming Heath
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Barming Heath has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Barming Heath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Barming Heath — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Barming Heath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Barming Heath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Barming Heath
What's available in Barming Heath depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Barming Heath is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Barming Heath has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,391 residents in the neighbourhood around Barming Heath, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Barming Heath has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Families in Barming Heath are served by secondary schools including St Augustine Academy (1.2 miles) and St Simon Stock Catholic School (1.2 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. Barming Heath's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Barming Heath is about 28 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Barming Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Barming Heath
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Barming Heath, Kent. Nearby pages covering East Barming, Farleigh Green, Kettle Corner, East Farleigh, Hoppers Corner, and West Farleigh may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Barming Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Barming Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Barming Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Barming Heath is Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 0.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Kent Orthodontics (1.4 miles) and St. Michael's Dental Care (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Barming Heath?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Barming Heath, 31 practices within 10 miles and 88 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Barming Heath?
The nearest practice to Barming Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 2.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (2.4 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Barming Heath, Kent?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Barming Heath, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.