Orthodontic practices near Bexon
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Bexon, 20 practices within 10 and 78 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 3.6 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 7.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 8.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 8.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 8.3 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 8.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bexon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 3.6 miles north; the next are Upchurch (5.9 miles north-west) and Maidstone (6.8 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 6.8 miles west |
| Kent | 2 | 8.3 miles west |
| Chatham | 13 | 8.4 miles west |
| Rochester | 2 | 10.6 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 Bexon
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), 8.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 8.4 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 10.3 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bexon 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% 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 — 2.5 miles Highsted Grammar School — 2.6 miles Borden Grammar School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,735 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 6 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 78 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 Bexon
The nearest practice to Bexon is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 78.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (8.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Bexon list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Bexon are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 5.9 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 Bexon
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Orthodontist in Bexon: This page was put together for people in Bexon who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bredgar, Wormshill, Frinsted, Milstead, Swanton Street, and Silver Street may also help.
Local orthodontic signals in Bexon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Bexon. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 7 miles away.
Local snapshot of Bexon
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Bredgar, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Bexon
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Bexon sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.7% of Bexon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,541 residents in the neighbourhood around Bexon, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Bexon attend schools such as Fulston Manor School (2.5 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Bexon is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Bexon is about 36 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Bexon
Starting orthodontic treatment in Bexon can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bexon — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Bexon
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Bexon has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Bexon — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Bexon. By ONS classification, Bexon falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Bexon sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.7% of Bexon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bexon, 7% of the 1,541 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Bexon are served by secondary schools including Fulston Manor School (2.5 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (2.6 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Bexon's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Bexon is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bexon itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bexon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bexon
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Bexon, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Bredgar, Wormshill, Frinsted, Milstead, Swanton Street, and Silver Street for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bexon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bexon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bexon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bexon is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (5.9 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bexon?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Bexon, 20 practices within 10 miles and 78 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bexon?
The nearest practice to Bexon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 5.9 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.8 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bexon, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bexon, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.