Orthodontic practices near Cliffe Woods
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Cliffe Woods, 46 practices within 10 and 144 practices within 20. The closest is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 1.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 2.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 2.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (511 reviews) |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 2.7 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 3.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 3.4 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 Cliffe Woods with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 1.7 miles south; the next are Rochester (1.8 miles south) and Gravesend (5.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 1.7 miles south |
| Rochester | 2 | 1.8 miles south |
| Gravesend | 4 | 5.6 miles west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 6.2 miles west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cliffe Woods
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), 6.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 6.3 miles south |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 2.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cliffe Woods 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,476 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 348 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% 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 | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 72% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maritime Academy — 1.8 miles Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo — 2.2 miles Leigh Academy Strood — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,257 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead, Chatham — 2 miles ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Rochester — 2 miles Parrock Dental & Implant Centres, Gravesend — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 46 within 10 miles, 144 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 Cliffe Woods
Cliffe Woods is 1.7 miles from Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 46 practices, and within 20 there are 144.
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 14 of the practices around Cliffe Woods 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 Cliffe Woods are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cliffe Woods
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Local orthodontic signals in Cliffe Woods
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cliffe Woods. The nearest recorded are Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 2 miles away; ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 2 miles away; and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 6 miles away.
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What official data says about Cliffe Woods
Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Cliffe Woods sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cliffe Woods's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,476 residents in the neighbourhood around Cliffe Woods, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.8% average across Medway. Cliffe Woods has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Cliffe Woods attend schools such as Maritime Academy (1.8 miles) and Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Cliffe Woods's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 52,482 pupils, according to DfE figures. Cliffe Woods's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cliffe Woods is about 25 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cliffe Woods
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cliffe Woods
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cliffe Woods
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Cliffe Woods
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cliffe Woods
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cliffe Woods often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cliffe Woods?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cliffe Woods is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 1.7 miles to the south. The next closest are ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.8 miles) and GM Dental And Implant Centre (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cliffe Woods?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Cliffe Woods, 46 practices within 10 miles and 144 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cliffe Woods?
The nearest practice to Cliffe Woods that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 1.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.8 miles) and GM Dental And Implant Centre (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cliffe Woods, 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 Cliffe Woods, Medway?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.