Orthodontic practices near Fenn Street
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Fenn Street, 48 practices within 10 and 119 practices within 20. The closest is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, 4.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (511 reviews) |
| Gillingham Dental Healthcare PracticeChatham | 4.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (379 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 4.7 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 4.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 4.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 5.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | – |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 5.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 5.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fenn Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 4.1 miles south-west; the next are Rochester (4.8 miles south-west) and Upchurch (6.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 4.8 miles south-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.2 miles south |
| Canvey Island | 2 | 6.7 miles north |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | 3 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| South Benfleet | 4 | 7.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fenn 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), 8.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 6.7 miles north |
| Leigh Dental CentreWestcliff-on-Sea | 4.9 (963 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fenn Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Medway |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,322 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 71 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo — 2.6 miles Waterfront UTC — 4.0 miles Maritime Academy — 4.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,829 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smil Dental Clinic, Chatham — 4 miles ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Rochester — 5 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 119 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 Fenn Street
The nearest practice to Fenn Street is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, 4.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 48 practices, and within 20 there are 119.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Franklin House Dental Practice (4.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (5.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Fenn Street list clear aligners, the nearest 4.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Fenn Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 4.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fenn Street
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Orthodontist in Fenn Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Fenn Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Fenn Street or another part of Medway.
What local practice data suggests in Fenn Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fenn Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, about 4 miles away; ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about 5 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Fenn Street
Just around 1 km north-east, Saint Mary Hoo is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Saint Mary Hoo, Sharnal Street, Tunbridge Hill, Woodfield Hostel, Kingsnorth, and High Halstow.
Area profile for Fenn Street
By ONS classification, Fenn Street falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 18.5% of Fenn Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,322 residents in Fenn Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Medway. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Fenn Street has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Fenn Street attend schools such as Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo (2.6 miles) and Waterfront UTC (4.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Fenn Street's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 52,482 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Fenn Street among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fenn Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Fenn Street Explained
Patients in Fenn Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Fenn Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fenn Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fenn Street can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Fenn Street
Every case in Fenn Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fenn Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fenn Street
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Fenn Street, Medway with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Saint Mary Hoo, Sharnal Street, Tunbridge Hill, Woodfield Hostel, Kingsnorth, and High Halstow follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fenn Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fenn Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fenn Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fenn Street is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Gillingham Dental Healthcare Practice (4.7 miles) and Franklin House Dental Practice (4.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fenn Street?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Fenn Street, 48 practices within 10 miles and 119 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fenn Street?
The nearest practice to Fenn Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 4.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.8 miles) and Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fenn Street, Medway?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fenn Street, Medway?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.