Orthodontic practices near Bedmonton
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Bedmonton, 23 practices within 10 and 83 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 4.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 5.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 6.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 6.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 7.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bedmonton with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 4.7 miles north-east; the next are Maidstone (5.3 miles west) and Upchurch (5.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 4.7 miles north-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 5.3 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 6.9 miles west |
| Chatham | 13 | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 10.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bedmonton
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), 7.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.4 miles north-west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 9.9 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bedmonton 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 694th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fulston Manor School — 3.8 miles The Lenham School — 3.9 miles Westlands School — 3.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 5 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 5 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 within 10 miles, 83 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 Bedmonton
The nearest practice to Bedmonton is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 83.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Bedmonton list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bedmonton are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bedmonton
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Orthodontist in Bedmonton: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Bedmonton often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
Bedmonton in context
Bedmonton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Bedmonton falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Bedmonton, 6.2% of the 2,676 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 Bedmonton are Fulston Manor School (3.8 miles) and The Lenham School (3.9 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Bedmonton sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bedmonton is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Local provider signals in Bedmonton
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bedmonton. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 5 miles away; GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 5 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Bicknor, Swanton Street, Deans Hill, Wormshill, Silver Street, and Bredgar follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Facts about Bedmonton
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Swanton Street, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Bedmonton
Many people in Bedmonton delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bedmonton
Orthodontic practices in and around Bedmonton vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bedmonton sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Bedmonton, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Bedmonton attend schools such as Fulston Manor School (3.8 miles) and The Lenham School (3.9 miles). Bedmonton falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Bedmonton is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Bedmonton Explained
Patients in Bedmonton have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Bedmonton — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Bedmonton. Bedmonton's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.7% of Bedmonton's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Bedmonton, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Bedmonton are served by secondary schools including Fulston Manor School (3.8 miles) and The Lenham School (3.9 miles). National deprivation data ranks Bedmonton among England's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Bedmonton is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bedmonton itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 5 miles away; GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 5 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bedmonton. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bedmonton
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bedmonton, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Bicknor, Swanton Street, Deans Hill, Wormshill, Silver Street, and Bredgar may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bedmonton
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bedmonton often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bedmonton?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bedmonton is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (5.3 miles) and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bedmonton?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Bedmonton, 23 practices within 10 miles and 83 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bedmonton?
The nearest practice to Bedmonton that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 5.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (5.7 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bedmonton, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bedmonton, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.