Orthodontic practices near Chattenden
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Chattenden, 38 practices within 10 and 136 practices within 20. The closest is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (511 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 1.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Gillingham Dental Healthcare PracticeChatham | 2.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (379 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 2.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 2.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Chattenden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 1.3 miles south; the next are Rochester (1.5 miles south-west) and Upchurch (5.5 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 1.3 miles south |
| Rochester | 2 | 1.5 miles south-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.5 miles south-east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 7.0 miles west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 7.6 miles west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 7.8 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 Chattenden
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), 5.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 5.5 miles south |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 1.3 miles south |
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 8.8 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Chattenden 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 972 |
| Residents under 16 | 22.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,990 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 35.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 610 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo — 0.9 miles Maritime Academy — 1.5 miles Waterfront UTC — 1.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,438 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smil Dental Clinic, Chatham — 1 miles ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Rochester — 2 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 136 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 Chattenden
The nearest practice to Chattenden is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 136.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: GM Dental And Implant Centre (2.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Chattenden list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 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 Chattenden are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 1.5 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 Chattenden
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Orthodontist in Chattenden: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Chattenden often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Chattenden itself or elsewhere in Medway. Chattenden — a small village with a population of around 972 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Chattenden
There is no orthodontist on our records in Chattenden itself. The closest on record are Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, about a mile away; ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Chattenden
Chattenden is home to around 972 people, classing it as a small village within Medway. The nearest other location we cover is Lower Upnor, around 1 km to the south.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Lower Upnor, Upper Upnor, Wainscott, Hoo, Noke Street, and Cliffe Woods are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Chattenden
ONS classifies Chattenden as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Chattenden. 22.3% of Chattenden's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Chattenden, 7.9% of the 2,990 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Chattenden has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Chattenden are Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (0.9 miles) and Maritime Academy (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Chattenden's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 52,482 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Chattenden close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Chattenden is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Chattenden Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Chattenden offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Chattenden
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Chattenden
Starting orthodontic treatment in Chattenden can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Chattenden
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Chattenden
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Chattenden. By ONS classification, Chattenden falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Chattenden falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 22.3% of Chattenden's residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,990 residents in the neighbourhood around Chattenden, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Chattenden has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Chattenden attend schools such as Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (0.9 miles) and Maritime Academy (1.5 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Chattenden's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 52,482 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data puts Chattenden close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Chattenden is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Chattenden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Chattenden
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Chattenden, Medway within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Lower Upnor, Upper Upnor, Wainscott, Hoo, Noke Street, and Cliffe Woods for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Chattenden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Chattenden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Chattenden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Chattenden is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (1.5 miles) and ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Chattenden?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Chattenden, 38 practices within 10 miles and 136 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Chattenden?
The nearest practice to Chattenden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 1.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.5 miles) and GM Dental And Implant Centre (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Chattenden, Medway?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Chattenden, Medway?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.