Orthodontic practices near Chart Hill
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Chart Hill, 13 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 2.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 2.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 3.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 3.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 4.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 4.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 4.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chart Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 2.6 miles north-west; the next are Kent (4.2 miles north-west) and Chatham (8.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 2.6 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Chatham | 12 | 8.5 miles north |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.9 miles north |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 11.4 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 Chart Hill
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), 8.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 12.6 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 12.7 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chart Hill 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,264 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 | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 79 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 356th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| 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 — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cornwallis Academy — 2.4 miles New Line Learning Academy — 2.5 miles Maidstone Grammar School — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,228 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 3 miles Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone, Kent — 4 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 68 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 Chart Hill
The nearest practice to Chart Hill is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 2.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Dental Practice (2.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Chart Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 2.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Chart Hill are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 2.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Chart Hill
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Orthodontist in Chart Hill: People weighing up braces or aligners in Chart Hill can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Chart Hill or another part of Kent.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Chart Sutton, Lamb's Cross, Warmlake, Wierton, Five Wents, and Marlpit may also help.
About Chart Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Chart Sutton, under 1 km to the north.
What we know about practices near Chart Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Chart Hill. The closest on record are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 3 miles away; Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 4 miles away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 8 miles away.
Area profile for Chart Hill
Officially, Chart Hill is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Chart Hill falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 15.3% of Chart Hill's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,264 residents in the neighbourhood around Chart Hill, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Chart Hill has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Chart Hill are Cornwallis Academy (2.4 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Chart Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Chart Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chart Hill
Many people in Chart Hill 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chart Hill
Provision in Chart Hill varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Chart Hill is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Chart Hill, 6.2% of the 1,264 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Chart Hill has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Families in Chart Hill are served by secondary schools including Cornwallis Academy (2.4 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (2.5 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Chart Hill close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chart Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Chart Hill
The orthodontic landscape in Chart Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chart Hill
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 Chart Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chart Hill
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Chart Hill, Kent. Related nearby location pages such as Chart Sutton, Lamb's Cross, Warmlake, Wierton, Five Wents, and Marlpit can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Chart Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chart Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chart Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chart Hill is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 2.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (3.8 miles) and Art Dental and Beauty (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chart Hill?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Chart Hill, 13 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chart Hill?
The nearest practice to Chart Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 2.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (3.8 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chart Hill, 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 Chart Hill, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.