Orthodontic practices near Deerton Street
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Deerton Street, 5 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 4.4 miles west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 8.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 8.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 9.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 11.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 11.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 11.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Deerton Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 4.4 miles west; the next are Whitstable (8.5 miles east) and Upchurch (9.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 4.4 miles west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 8.5 miles east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.6 miles west |
| Canterbury | 6 | 11.0 miles east |
| Wye | 2 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Ashford | 8 | 12.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Deerton 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), 13.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 13.1 miles west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Deerton Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,751 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 647th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Abbey School — 2.9 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 3.0 miles The Sittingbourne School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,217 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 8 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 3 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 Deerton Street
Deerton Street is 4.4 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (12 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (11.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Deerton Street list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Deerton Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, 8.9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Deerton Street
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Orthodontist in Deerton Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Deerton Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
Local context for Deerton Street
Lewson Street is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south-west of Deerton Street.
What local practice data suggests in Deerton Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Deerton Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 8 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 10 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Lewson Street, Barrow Green, Teynham, Conyer, Tickham, and Luddenham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Deerton Street
By ONS classification, Deerton Street falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Deerton Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16% of Deerton Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,751 residents in the neighbourhood around Deerton Street, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Deerton Street are served by secondary schools including The Abbey School (2.9 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Deerton Street among England's more deprived areas.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Deerton Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Deerton Street has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Deerton Street
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Deerton Street
Many people in Deerton Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Deerton Street
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Deerton Street
No orthodontic practice covers Deerton Street directly, though Faversham Smiles (about 3 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Deerton Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Deerton Street's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,751 residents in the neighbourhood around Deerton Street, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Deerton Street are The Abbey School (2.9 miles) and Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Deerton Street falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Deerton Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Deerton Street
If Deerton Street, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Lewson Street, Barrow Green, Teynham, Conyer, Tickham, and Luddenham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Deerton Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Deerton Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Deerton Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Deerton Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (8.5 miles) and Social Six Braces (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Deerton Street?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Deerton Street, 5 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Deerton Street?
The nearest practice to Deerton Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 8.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (9.6 miles) and Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Deerton Street, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Deerton Street, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.