Orthodontic practices near Cross-at-Hand
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Cross-at-Hand, 11 practices within 10 and 66 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 4.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 5.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cross-at-Hand with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 4.3 miles north; the next are Kent (5.8 miles north) and Cranbrook (6.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 4.3 miles north |
| Kent | 2 | 5.8 miles north |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 6.5 miles south |
| Chatham | 3 | 10.4 miles north |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 11.8 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 12.1 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cross-at-Hand
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), 10.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.4 miles north |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 13.0 miles west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 12.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cross-at-Hand 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 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,832 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 176 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 629th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cornwallis Academy — 3.2 miles New Line Learning Academy — 4.0 miles Maidstone Grammar School — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 4 miles Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone, Kent — 6 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 66 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Maidstone Dental Clinic — 4 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 Cross-at-Hand
The nearest practice to Cross-at-Hand is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 66.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (4.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Cross-at-Hand list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cross-at-Hand are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cross-at-Hand
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Orthodontist in Cross-at-Hand: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Cross-at-Hand often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cross-at-Hand itself or elsewhere in Kent.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Knowles Hill, Rabbit's Cross, Bogden, Devil's Den, Lamb's Cross, and St Ann's Green may also help.
Cross-at-Hand in context
Cross-at-Hand is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cross-at-Hand. Cross-at-Hand's under-16 share sits at 18.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cross-at-Hand, 8.2% of the 1,832 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Cross-at-Hand attend schools such as Cornwallis Academy (3.2 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (4.0 miles). National deprivation data puts Cross-at-Hand close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Cross-at-Hand is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Cross-at-Hand sits locally
Knowles Hill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Cross-at-Hand.
Local treatment availability around Cross-at-Hand
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cross-at-Hand. The nearest recorded are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4 miles away; Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 6 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 6 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cross-at-Hand
Many people in Cross-at-Hand delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cross-at-Hand
Every case in Cross-at-Hand follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cross-at-Hand
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cross-at-Hand has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Cross-at-Hand — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Cross-at-Hand itself; the nearest dentist, Maidstone Dental Clinic, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Cross-at-Hand sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 18.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cross-at-Hand, 8.2% of the 1,832 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Cross-at-Hand attend schools such as Cornwallis Academy (3.2 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (4.0 miles). Cross-at-Hand's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cross-at-Hand is about 35 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cross-at-Hand. The closest on record are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4 miles away; Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 6 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cross-at-Hand. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cross-at-Hand
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Cross-at-Hand, Kent with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Knowles Hill, Rabbit's Cross, Bogden, Devil's Den, Lamb's Cross, and St Ann's Green.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cross-at-Hand
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cross-at-Hand often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cross-at-Hand?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cross-at-Hand is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Art Dental and Beauty (5.5 miles) and College Dental Surgeries (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cross-at-Hand?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Cross-at-Hand, 11 practices within 10 miles and 66 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cross-at-Hand?
The nearest practice to Cross-at-Hand that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (5.7 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cross-at-Hand, Kent?
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 Cross-at-Hand, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.