Orthodontic practices near Bean
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Bean, 39 practices within 10 and 251 practices within 20. The closest is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, 2.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 2.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 2.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 3.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 3.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 3.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bean with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swanscombe, 2.5 miles north-east; the next are Gravesend (2.6 miles east) and Dartford (2.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe | 1 | 2.5 miles north-east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 2.6 miles east |
| Dartford | 4 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Grays | 8 | 4.1 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 4.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bean
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 4.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 4.3 miles north |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 3.5 miles north-west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 7.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bean at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dartford |
| 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 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,637 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 31.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 485 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Alkerden Church of England Academy — 1.4 miles Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet — 1.8 miles Leigh Academy Longfield — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 7 schools, about 6,651 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 2 miles Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 3 miles Smiledartford Dental Practice, Dartford — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 251 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Bean
Bean is 2.5 miles from Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 251.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Bean list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Bean are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bean
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Orthodontist in Bean: Before booking anything in Bean, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
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You can also compare treatment pages for Ebbsfleet Valley, Green Street Green, Grubb Street, Betsham, Longfield, and Darenth if you are weighing up more than one location.
Bean at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Ebbsfleet Valley, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Bean
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bean itself. The closest on record are Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2 miles away; Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 3 miles away; and Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Bean
ONS classifies Bean as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bean. Census data puts 19.5% of Bean's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bean, 7.1% of the 1,637 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bean is better served than 89% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Bean are Alkerden Church of England Academy (1.4 miles) and Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet (1.8 miles). 7 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bean is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bean is about 16 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Bean
Many people in Bean delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bean — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Bean Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Bean offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Bean
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bean. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bean
This part of the page places Bean, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ebbsfleet Valley, Green Street Green, Grubb Street, Betsham, Longfield, and Darenth may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bean
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bean often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bean?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bean is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Kreate Dental Gravesend (2.6 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bean?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Bean, 39 practices within 10 miles and 251 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bean?
The nearest practice to Bean that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (2.8 miles) and Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bean, Kent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bean, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.