Orthodontic practices near Borstal
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Borstal, 32 practices within 10 and 148 practices within 20. The closest is Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group) in Chatham, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 1.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 1.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Luton Arches DentalChatham | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (85 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Borstal with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Rochester (1.9 miles north-east) and Upchurch (5.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.4 miles east |
| Kent | 2 | 6.9 miles south |
| Maidstone | 7 | 7.0 miles south |
| Gravesend | 4 | 7.1 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 Borstal
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), 2.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 2.6 miles south-east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 2.9 miles north-east |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 1.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Borstal at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Medway |
| 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 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,762 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,031 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 17th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School — 0.4 miles The Rochester Grammar School — 0.5 miles The Thomas Aveling School — 0.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 14,166 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group), Chatham — 1 miles David Austin Orthodontics, Rochester — 2 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 148 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | New Road Dental Practice — 1 miles |
| Postcode districts | ME1 |
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 Borstal
Borstal is 1.4 miles from Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group) in Chatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 148.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Borstal list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Borstal are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ashley Lupin and Associates in Chatham, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Borstal
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Practice signals around Borstal
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Borstal. The closest on record are Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group) in Chatham, about a mile away; David Austin Orthodontics in Rochester, about 2 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 5 miles away.
What official data says about Borstal
By ONS classification, Borstal falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Borstal, 8.5% of the 1,762 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Borstal has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Families in Borstal are served by secondary schools including Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.4 miles) and The Rochester Grammar School (0.5 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 52,482 pupils across Borstal's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Borstal among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Borstal is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
A quick look at Borstal
The nearest other location we cover is Troy Town, around 1 km to the north-east.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Borstal
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Borstal helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Borstal
No orthodontic practice covers Borstal directly, though New Road Dental Practice (about a mile away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Borstal — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,762 residents in the neighbourhood around Borstal, 8.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway. Borstal has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Borstal attend schools such as Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.4 miles) and The Rochester Grammar School (0.5 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. Borstal's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 52,482 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Borstal sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Borstal is about 26 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Borstal
The orthodontic landscape in Borstal 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Borstal
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Borstal — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Borstal. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Borstal
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Frequently Asked Questions in Borstal
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Borstal often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Borstal?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Borstal is Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group) in Chatham, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, Rochester (1.4 miles) and Ashley Lupin and Associates (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Borstal?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Borstal, 32 practices within 10 miles and 148 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Borstal?
The nearest practice to Borstal that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ashley Lupin and Associates in Chatham, about 1.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.8 miles) and Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Borstal, Medway?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Borstal, Medway?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.