Orthodontic practices near Bax
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Bax, 2 practices within 10 and 77 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 2.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 2.6 miles west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 10.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 10.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 10.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 10.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 10.6 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 10.7 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bax with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 2.6 miles west; the next are Upchurch (7.7 miles west) and Whitstable (10.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 2.6 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.7 miles west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 10.1 miles east |
| Chatham | 12 | 10.6 miles west |
| Maidstone | 6 | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Kent | 1 | 12.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bax
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), 11.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 11.8 miles west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bax at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% 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 | 173 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 356th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 39 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sittingbourne School — 1.5 miles Highsted Grammar School — 2.3 miles Borden Grammar School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 3 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 8 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 77 within 20 miles |
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 Bax
Bax is 2.6 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 77.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Franklin House Dental Practice (10.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Bax list clear aligners, the nearest 7.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bax are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 7.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 39 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bax
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Bax in numbers
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Practice data for Bax
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bax. The nearest we do hold are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 8 miles away; and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 10 miles away.
Area profile for Bax
Bax's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bax. Bax's under-16 share sits at 21.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bax, 6.6% of the 2,902 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Bax are The Sittingbourne School (1.5 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (2.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Bax sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bax is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 39 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bax
Many people in Bax delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Bax
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All Orthodontic Options in Bax Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bax
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bax
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bax often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bax?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bax is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 2.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (7.7 miles) and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bax?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Bax, 2 practices within 10 miles and 77 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bax?
The nearest practice to Bax that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (10.4 miles) and Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (10.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bax, 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 Bax, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.