Orthodontic practices near Farningham
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Farningham, 41 practices within 10 and 278 practices within 20. The closest is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, 4.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 4.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 4.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (85 reviews) |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 5.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (574 reviews) |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTDOrpington | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Farningham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartford, 4.3 miles north; the next are Bexley (4.7 miles north) and Sevenoaks (5.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford | 4 | 4.3 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 4.7 miles north |
| Sevenoaks | 6 | 5.0 miles south |
| Orpington | 4 | 5.1 miles west |
| Bickley | 1 | 6.4 miles west |
| Gravesend | 4 | 6.5 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 Farningham
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist in Sevenoaks (5.0 from 85 reviews), 5.0 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 5.0 miles south |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| JR Dental PracticeSevenoaks | 5.0 (10 reviews) | 7.3 miles south |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 4.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Farningham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sevenoaks |
| 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,459 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 151 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 629th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Orchards Academy — 2.5 miles Wilmington Grammar School for Boys — 3.5 miles Leigh Academy Wilmington — 3.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 554 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kentish Smiles Clinic, Dartford — 4 miles Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 5 miles AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist, Sevenoaks — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 278 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Dental Beauty Swanley — 2 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 Farningham
Farningham is 4.3 miles from Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 278.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Farningham list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 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 Farningham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Farningham
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Orthodontist in Farningham: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Farningham? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Farningham with the wider Kent area.
Local treatment availability around Farningham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Farningham. The nearest recorded are Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, about 4 miles away; Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 5 miles away; and AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist in Sevenoaks, about 5 miles away.
Local context for Farningham
The nearest other location we cover is Eynsford, around 1 km to the south-west.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Eynsford, Horton Kirby, Lullingstone, Maplescombe, Swanley Village, and Clement Street.
Farningham in context
ONS classifies Farningham as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Farningham. Census data puts 16.9% of Farningham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Farningham, 7.2% of the 1,459 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 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Farningham is better served than 60% of towns in England. Families in Farningham are served by secondary schools including Orchards Academy (2.5 miles) and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Farningham sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Farningham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Farningham Explained
Patients in Farningham have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Farningham
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The Orthodontic Journey in Farningham
Orthodontic treatment in Farningham is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Farningham
There's no orthodontist on record in Farningham itself; the nearest dentist, Dental Beauty Swanley, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Farningham's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Farningham. Census figures show 16.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,459 residents in the neighbourhood around Farningham, 7.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Farningham has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Farningham attend schools such as Orchards Academy (2.5 miles) and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (3.5 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Farningham's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Farningham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Farningham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Farningham
This part of the page places Farningham, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Eynsford, Horton Kirby, Lullingstone, Maplescombe, Swanley Village, and Clement Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Farningham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Farningham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Farningham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Farningham is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, about 4.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Smiledartford Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Farningham?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Farningham, 41 practices within 10 miles and 278 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Farningham?
The nearest practice to Farningham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, about 4.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.4 miles) and Dartford Road Dental Centre (4.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Farningham, 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 Farningham, 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.