Orthodontic practices near Collier Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Collier Street; 28 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 5.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 5.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 6.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 6.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 6.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Collier Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 5.7 miles north-east; the next are Kent (6.0 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (7.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Kent | 2 | 6.0 miles north-east |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 7.4 miles west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 7.5 miles south-east |
| Rusthall | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 8.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Collier Street
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), 10.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.9 miles north |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 7.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Collier Street 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 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,340 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 144 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 827th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Mascalls — 3.2 miles Cornwallis Academy — 4.0 miles New Line Learning Academy — 5.4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 6 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 6 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, Tonbridge — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 71 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Maidstone Dental Clinic — 5 miles |
| Postcode districts | TN12 |
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 Collier Street
From Collier Street the nearest practice is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Collier Street list clear aligners, the nearest 5.7 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 Collier Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Collier Street to Orchard Dental Practice is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Collier Street
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Where Collier Street sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Haviker Street, under 1 km to the east.
Local provider signals in Collier Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Collier Street itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 6 miles away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 6 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Collier Street
Collier Street — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 21.1% of Collier Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Collier Street, 6.1% of the 2,340 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Collier Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Collier Street are Leigh Academy Mascalls (3.2 miles) and Cornwallis Academy (4.0 miles). Collier Street sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Collier Street is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Collier Street
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Collier Street can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Collier Street — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Collier Street itself; the nearest dentist, Maidstone Dental Clinic, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, Collier Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Collier Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 21.1% of Collier Street's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,340 residents in the neighbourhood around Collier Street, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Collier Street; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Families in Collier Street are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Mascalls (3.2 miles) and Cornwallis Academy (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Collier Street close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Collier Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Collier Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 6 miles away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 6 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Collier Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Collier Street helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Collier Street
There's no orthodontist on record in Collier Street itself; the nearest dentist, Maidstone Dental Clinic, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Collier Street 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 21.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Collier Street, 6.1% of the 2,340 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Collier Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Collier Street are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Mascalls (3.2 miles) and Cornwallis Academy (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Collier Street close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Collier Street is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Collier Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Collier Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Collier Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Collier Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Collier Street is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone (5.7 miles) and Kent Orthodontics (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Collier Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Collier Street, 28 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Maidstone, 5.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Collier Street?
The nearest practice to Collier Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (6.4 miles) and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Collier Street, Kent?
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 Collier Street, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.