Costs in Eyhorne Street at a Glance
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
|---|---|
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Nearest practice listing private treatment | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 4 miles; 21 within 10 miles |
| Nearest practice listing payment plans | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 4 miles; 7 within 10 miles |
| Practices on our register | 7 within 5 miles, 22 within 10, 94 within 20 |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 of 2,676 residents |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Access within Kent | 463rd closest to a practice of 959 places in the county; the county median is 3.4 miles |
Sources: Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools, ONS geography, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Practices near Eyhorne Street that list payment plans
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Eyhorne Street, 22 practices within 10 and 94 practices within 20. The closest is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, 3.3 miles west. The nearest that mentions finance or monthly payments is Orchard Dental Practice, 4.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Private | Finance | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 3.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 4.0 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 4.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 4.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 4.7 miles west | – | ✓ | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Eyhorne Street with practices listing payment plans
The closest town with practices listing payment plans is Maidstone, 3.3 miles west; the next are Kent (4.7 miles west) and Upchurch (7.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 3.3 miles west |
| Kent | 2 | 4.7 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
| Chatham | 13 | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 10.4 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Eyhorne 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), 7.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 11.2 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
What a course costs from Eyhorne Street, travel included
The fees are typical UK private prices. Travel is added for the journey to GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, the nearest practice on our register (3.3 miles away, about 4.3 miles by road), at the 45p a mile HMRC rate for every visit there and back.
| Treatment | Typical fee | Visits | Travel | Total from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metal braces | £1,500 to £3,500 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £75 | £1,540 to £3,575 |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000 to £4,500 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £75 | £2,040 to £4,575 |
| Lingual braces | £4,000 to £8,000 | 10 to 20 | £40 to £75 | £4,040 to £8,075 |
| Clear aligners | £1,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £40 | £1,525 to £5,540 |
| Invisalign | £2,500 to £5,500 | 6 to 10 | £25 to £40 | £2,525 to £5,540 |
Estimates. Fees vary by practice and case, so ask what each quote includes (retainers, refinements, emergency visits). NHS treatment for eligible under-18s is free.
What affects cost near Eyhorne Street
| Cost factor | Look for | Nearest listing it | Next nearest | Within 20 miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free first appointment | a free consultation | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone (4 miles) | Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.6 miles); Art Dental and Beauty (4.8 miles) | 7 |
| Monthly payments | payment plans | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone (4 miles) | Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.6 miles); Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (4.7 miles) | 9 |
| NHS treatment | NHS orthodontics | GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone (3.3 miles) | Orchard Dental Practice (4 miles); Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (4.1 miles) | 14 |
| Private treatment | private fees | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone (4 miles) | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (4.1 miles); Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.6 miles) | 27 |
| Aligner prices to compare | aligners | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone (4 miles) | Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (4.1 miles); Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.6 miles) | 13 |
| Brace prices to compare | fixed braces | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone (4 miles) | Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (4.7 miles); Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (7 miles) | 8 |
Built from what each practice's own published information mentions, so a missing entry means not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
There's no single price for orthodontics in Eyhorne Street — the range is genuinely wide. What's included in a quote matters as much as the headline figure when you compare providers. This guide sets out typical fees, what affects them, and how payment plans spread the cost.
Cost Context for Eyhorne Street
As a guide, private full fixed brace treatment in Eyhorne Street usually ranges from £1,500 to £5,500. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Not every practice near Eyhorne Street offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Eyhorne Street's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Eyhorne Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Eyhorne Street, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Eyhorne Street is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Eyhorne Street are served by secondary schools including School of Science and Technology Maidstone (3.4 miles) and The Lenham School (3.8 miles). By national deprivation ranking, Eyhorne Street sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Eyhorne Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. See local practice availability in Eyhorne Street → Costs can vary significantly between providers — getting two or three quotes and comparing what's included (retainers, refinements, both arches) before committing is strongly recommended.
Orthodontic Price Guide for Eyhorne Street
As a private-fee guide for Eyhorne Street, the main options compare roughly as follows:
| Treatment type | Typical cost range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NHS metal braces | Free for eligible under-18s | Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. |
| Private metal braces | £1,500–£3,500 | No waiting list. Full arch treatment. Retainers included in good practices. |
| Ceramic braces | £2,000–£4,500 | Tooth-coloured brackets. More discreet than metal. Not NHS-available. |
| Clear aligners (non-Invisalign) | £1,500–£4,500 | Wide range by brand and complexity. Confirm refinements and retainers are included. |
| Invisalign Lite | £2,500–£3,500 | Mild cases only. Limited refinements. |
| Invisalign Comprehensive | £3,500–£5,500 | Moderate to complex. Unlimited refinements within treatment cycle. |
| Lingual braces | £4,000–£8,000 | Completely hidden. Highest cost. Fewest providers in Eyhorne Street. |
These are typical private fee ranges for Eyhorne Street — individual practices may charge more or less depending on their overheads, location, and clinician experience. Always request a written treatment plan with the full fee itemised before committing.
Orthodontic Payment Plans in Eyhorne Street
Spreading the cost of orthodontic treatment over monthly payments makes even higher-cost options such as Invisalign or ceramic braces more manageable. Most practices in Eyhorne Street offer payment plans — ask whether they are 0% interest, what deposit is required, and whether payments continue if treatment takes longer than planned.
NHS treatment is free for eligible under-18s. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course.
Clear aligner cost in Eyhorne Street
Aligner pricing in Eyhorne Street is driven by more than the headline figure. Complexity, brand, refinement allowances and clinical input each pull the price up or down. Understanding what sits behind the number is the key to comparing value properly.
Questions to Ask Before Accepting a Quote in Eyhorne Street
Before signing a treatment agreement with any provider in Eyhorne Street, ask: Does the fee include unlimited refinements or is there a defined cap? Are retainers (both fixed bonded and removable) included? Are there charges for broken attachments or replacement aligners? What happens if the final result needs additional trays after the initial series?
Affordable clear aligners in Eyhorne Street
Affordable clear aligner options in Eyhorne Street genuinely exist and can deliver good results. A lower fee can reflect a simpler case — or corners cut on refinements and supervision. A photo assessment first tells you whether a budget option even suits your case.
How to Find Genuine Value in Eyhorne Street
The most reliable route to good value in Eyhorne Street is to establish case complexity first, then compare quotes on like-for-like terms. A photo assessment gives you a clinician's read on likely complexity before paid consultations, so you compare from an informed position.
Frequently Asked Questions — Costs in Eyhorne Street
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Eyhorne Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Eyhorne Street is GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 3.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Orchard Dental Practice (4.0 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Eyhorne Street?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Eyhorne Street, 22 practices within 10 miles and 94 practices within 20 miles.
Which practices near Eyhorne Street offer payment plans?
The nearest practice to Eyhorne Street that mentions finance or monthly payment options is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.6 miles) and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (4.7 miles).
How many families live in Eyhorne Street?
14.7% of the local population is under 16, per the most recent Census.
Which NHS body covers Eyhorne Street for dental care?
NHS dental commissioning in Eyhorne Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board.
Is Eyhorne Street rural or urban?
By ONS classification, Eyhorne Street falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city.
How deprived is Eyhorne Street compared with the rest of England?
By the national deprivation index, Eyhorne Street is more deprived than most of England. It doesn't affect NHS orthodontic eligibility, which is decided on clinical need alone.
How much do braces cost in Eyhorne Street?
Private metal fixed braces in Eyhorne Street typically cost £1,500–£3,500. Ceramic braces £2,000–£4,500. NHS braces are free for eligible under-18s. Lingual braces and Invisalign cost more — see the full comparison above.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.
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