Orthodontic practices near Fawkham Green
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Fawkham Green, 38 practices within 10 and 216 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 5.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 5.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 5.3 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 5.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (85 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 5.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fawkham Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 5.0 miles north-east; the next are Dartford (5.3 miles north) and Sevenoaks (5.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 5.0 miles north-east |
| Dartford | 4 | 5.3 miles north |
| Sevenoaks | 6 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 6.2 miles north-west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 7.4 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 Fawkham Green
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 7.8 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| JR Dental PracticeSevenoaks | 5.0 (10 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fawkham Green 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 231 |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,475 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 161 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 735th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Longfield — 2.2 miles Meopham School — 3.4 miles Northfleet School for Girls — 4.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 992 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 5 miles Smiledartford Dental Practice, Dartford — 5 miles AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist, Sevenoaks — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 216 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | New Ash Green Dental Centre — 1 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 Fawkham Green
The nearest practice to Fawkham Green is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 216.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; JR Dental Practice (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 21 of the practices around Fawkham Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Fawkham Green are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fawkham Green to Kreate Dental Gravesend is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fawkham Green
Kent12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Fawkham Green
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Fawkham Green, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent. Fawkham Green — a small village with a population of around 231 — is covered on this page specifically.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Fawkham, Speed Gate, West Yoke, Hartley, Longfield, and West Kingsdown.
What we know about practices near Fawkham Green
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fawkham Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 5 miles away; Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 5 miles away; and AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist in Sevenoaks, about 6 miles away.
Fawkham Green in numbers
Around 231 people live in Fawkham Green, which is a small village within Kent. Just under 1 km west, Speed Gate is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Fawkham Green
Fawkham Green'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. Fawkham Green's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,475 residents in Fawkham Green's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Fawkham Green are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Longfield (2.2 miles) and Meopham School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fawkham Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fawkham Green is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Fawkham Green
The orthodontic landscape in Fawkham Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Fawkham Green
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Fawkham Green — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Fawkham Green
Orthodontic treatment in Fawkham Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Fawkham Green
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Fawkham Green — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fawkham Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fawkham Green
This part of the page places Fawkham Green, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Fawkham, Speed Gate, West Yoke, Hartley, Longfield, and West Kingsdown.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Fawkham Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fawkham Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fawkham Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fawkham Green is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 5.0 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5.3 miles) and Smiledartford Dental Practice (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fawkham Green?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Fawkham Green, 38 practices within 10 miles and 216 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fawkham Green?
The nearest practice to Fawkham Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Kentish Smiles Clinic (5.7 miles) and Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fawkham Green, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fawkham Green, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.