Orthodontic practices near Dean Street
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Dean Street, 22 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, 1.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 1.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 1.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 1.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 1.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 1.9 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 Dean Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 1.3 miles north; the next are Kent (1.4 miles north) and Chatham (6.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 1.3 miles north |
| Kent | 2 | 1.4 miles north |
| Chatham | 12 | 6.3 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.1 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 1 | 9.8 miles north |
| Tonbridge | 6 | 10.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dean 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), 6.3 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 6.3 miles north |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 10.5 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 10.1 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dean 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,360 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% 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 | 461 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% 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 | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakwood Park Grammar School — 1.3 miles New Line Learning Academy — 1.5 miles St Augustine Academy — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 12,489 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Orthodontics, Maidstone — 1 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 1 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 86 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Maidstone Dental Clinic — 1 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 Dean Street
The nearest practice to Dean Street is Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 86.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Art Dental and Beauty (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Dean Street 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 Dean Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dean Street
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Orthodontist in Dean Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Dean Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
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Local provider signals in Dean Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Dean Street. The nearest recorded are Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, about a mile away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about a mile away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 6 miles away.
Dean Street in context
Dean 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. 16% of Dean Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Dean Street, 6.5% of the 1,360 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Dean Street has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Dean Street attend schools such as Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.3 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Dean Street's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Dean Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
About Dean Street
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Dean Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Dean Street can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dean Street
There's no orthodontist on record in Dean Street itself; the nearest dentist, Maidstone Dental Clinic, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, Dean Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Dean Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,360 residents in Dean Street's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Dean Street is better served than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Dean Street are Oakwood Park Grammar School (1.3 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (1.5 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Dean Street sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dean Street is about 30 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Dean Street Explained
Patients in Dean Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dean Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dean Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dean Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Dean Street
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Dean Street, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. Nearby pages covering Tovil, Coxheath, East Farleigh, Upper Fant, Loose, and Lower Fant may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dean Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dean Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dean Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dean Street is Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, about 1.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone (1.3 miles) and St. Michael's Dental Care (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dean Street?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Dean Street, 22 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dean Street?
The nearest practice to Dean Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 1.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.8 miles) and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dean Street, Kent?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Dean Street, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.