Braces in Borstal at a Glance
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of 1,762 residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School — 0.4 miles The Rochester Grammar School — 0.5 miles |
| Nearest practice listing fixed braces | GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — 1.8 miles; 8 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing NHS | Ashley Lupin and Associates, Chatham — 1.7 miles; 14 within 10 miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — about 26 miles |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Access within Medway | 17th closest to a practice of 43 places in the county; the county median is 2.4 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices offering braces 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. The nearest that mentions fixed braces is GM Dental And Implant Centre, 1.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 2.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 6.9 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Borstal with practices offering braces
The closest town with practices offering braces is Chatham, 1.8 miles north; the next are Upchurch (5.4 miles east) and Kent (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 3 | 1.8 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.4 miles east |
| Kent | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Gravesend | 2 | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 8.3 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 |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 1.8 miles north |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 4.8 (762 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 4.8 (234 reviews) | 6.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Jaw-related problems are among the more complex conditions treated by specialists in Borstal. Patients in Borstal with jaw pain, significant bite issues or visible asymmetry should seek specialist assessment. Many of these conditions are treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes.
Jaw Treatment in Borstal — Local Context
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's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Borstal sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Borstal's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. 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. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Borstal has more choice 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. There are 110 schools and 52,482 pupils in Borstal's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Borstal's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Borstal is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Borstal → They offer specialist orthodontic assessment for jaw problems.
Private orthodontic treatment for jaw-related conditions (standard course) costs in Borstal generally sit between £1,500 and £5,500. Orthognathic surgery cases involve additional NHS or private surgical fees on top of orthodontic treatment costs. The referral pathway for jaw surgery begins with your dentist or orthodontist.
Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery
Orthognathic surgery repositions one or both jaws to correct skeletal discrepancies that orthodontics alone cannot address. Performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon (OMFS) under general anaesthetic, it is combined with 12-18 months of orthodontic treatment before and after the surgical procedure.
The referral pathway from Borstal begins with your dentist or orthodontist, who refers to an NHS OMFS or a combined orthodontic-surgical clinic. NHS funding covers surgery where there is a clear functional need. Recovery takes several weeks, but for patients with significant jaw discrepancies the outcomes — in both function and appearance — cannot be achieved any other way.
Near Borstal: the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics: Ashley Lupin and Associates in Chatham (1.7 miles), one of 14 within 20 miles; a specialist orthodontist: Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch (5.4 miles); the nearest university dental hospital, where complex referrals are often seen: Royal London Dental Hospital, London (25.7 miles).
Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorders
The TMJ joints, one on each side of the face, are what connect the lower jaw to the skull. Signs of TMJ disorder (TMJD) include jaw or facial pain (often worst on waking), clicking or popping when opening or closing the mouth, a limited range of opening, temple headaches, and earache with no infection behind it.
Bite and TMJ symptoms interact in complicated ways — orthodontics can correct a bite issue that's contributing to joint loading, but it's not a reliable fix for TMJ pain on its own. Anyone in Borstal with real TMJ symptoms should see an orofacial pain specialist first, ahead of considering orthodontic treatment.
Near Borstal: the nearest practice with a specialist orthodontist: Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch (5.4 miles); the nearest general dentist, a usual first contact: New Road Dental Practice (1.2 miles).
Frequently Asked Questions — Jaw Problems in Borstal
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.
Where can I get braces near Borstal?
The nearest practice to Borstal that mentions fixed braces is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 1.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (2.5 miles) and Kent Smile Studio (2.6 miles).
Is Borstal a family area?
Around 18.7% of Borstal's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census.
How deprived is Borstal compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Borstal is less deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
Does Borstal have a dental practice?
There's no orthodontist based in Borstal, though New Road Dental Practice (about a mile away) is a general dentist who can carry out an initial assessment and refer on if needed.
Is Borstal rural or urban?
ONS classifies Borstal as urban: Nearer to a major town or city.
Can an underbite be treated in Borstal?
Mild dental underbites can often be corrected with fixed braces or aligners. Moderate to severe skeletal underbites require orthognathic jaw surgery combined with orthodontics. An orthodontist assessment confirms which approach applies to your case.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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