Orthodontic practices near Detling
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Detling, 27 practices within 10 and 108 practices within 20. The closest is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, 1.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 1.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 2.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 2.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 2.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 2.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 3.0 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 3.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Detling with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 1.1 miles south-west; the next are Kent (2.3 miles south-west) and Chatham (3.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 1.1 miles south-west |
| Kent | 2 | 2.3 miles south-west |
| Chatham | 13 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Rochester | 2 | 7.5 miles north |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 8.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Detling
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), 3.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Detling 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 |
| Population | 658 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,856 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 | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | School of Science and Technology Maidstone — 0.7 miles Valley Park School — 1.7 miles Invicta Grammar School — 1.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 8,396 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 1 miles Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone, Kent — 2 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 108 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 Detling
Detling is 1.1 miles from GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 108.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (2.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Detling list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Detling are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Detling
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Orthodontist in Detling: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Detling. It is relevant to searches focused on both Detling and the wider Kent area. Detling — a small village with a population of around 658 — is covered on this page specifically.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Ware Street, Bearsted, Roseacre, Weavering, Harbourland, and Penenden Heath.
What official data says about Detling
Detling's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Detling falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Detling's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,856 residents in Detling's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Detling is better served than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Detling attend schools such as School of Science and Technology Maidstone (0.7 miles) and Valley Park School (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Detling close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Detling is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Detling
There is no orthodontist on our records in Detling itself. The closest on record are GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about a mile away; Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 2 miles away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 4 miles away.
Detling at a glance
Around 658 people live in Detling, which is a small village within Kent. Just around 1 km south, Ware Street is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Detling
Many people in Detling delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Detling
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Detling. Detling's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Detling's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Detling, 7% of the 1,856 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Detling is better served than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Detling attend schools such as School of Science and Technology Maidstone (0.7 miles) and Valley Park School (1.7 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Detling is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Detling is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Detling Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Detling 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Detling
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Detling — 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 Detling. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Detling
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Detling, Kent alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Ware Street, Bearsted, Roseacre, Weavering, Harbourland, and Penenden Heath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Detling
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Detling often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Detling?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Detling is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (1.9 miles) and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Detling?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Detling, 27 practices within 10 miles and 108 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Detling?
The nearest practice to Detling that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 1.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (1.9 miles) and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (2.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Detling, Kent?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Detling, Kent?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.