Orthodontic practices near Dungate
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Dungate, 8 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 3.5 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 8.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 9.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 9.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 9.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 9.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 10.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Dungate with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 3.5 miles north; the next are Upchurch (7.2 miles north-west) and Maidstone (8.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 3.5 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 8.4 miles west |
| Kent | 2 | 9.9 miles west |
| Chatham | 11 | 10.0 miles west |
| Ashford | 5 | 10.9 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dungate
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), 10.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.0 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.4 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Dungate 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 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 | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% 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 | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 487th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 52% 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 — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fulston Manor School — 2.3 miles The Sittingbourne School — 2.3 miles Highsted Grammar School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 7 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 71 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 Dungate
The nearest practice to Dungate is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (11.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Dungate list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Dungate are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Dungate
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About Dungate
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Bluetown, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Dungate
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Dungate itself. The nearest we do hold are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 8 miles away.
Dungate in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Dungate sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.7% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,541 residents in Dungate's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Dungate are Fulston Manor School (2.3 miles) and The Sittingbourne School (2.3 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Dungate close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dungate is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Widen your local search
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The Orthodontic Journey in Dungate
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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All Orthodontic Options in Dungate Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Dungate
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Areas We Cover Around Dungate
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Frequently Asked Questions in Dungate
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dungate often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dungate?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dungate is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (7.2 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (8.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Dungate?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Dungate, 8 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dungate?
The nearest practice to Dungate that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (8.4 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (9.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dungate, 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 Dungate, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.