Orthodontic practices near Foxendown
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Foxendown, 44 practices within 10 and 190 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 4.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Foxendown with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 4.0 miles north; the next are Chatham (5.5 miles east) and Swanscombe (5.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 4.0 miles north |
| Chatham | 13 | 5.5 miles east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Rochester | 2 | 6.3 miles east |
| Tilbury | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Grays | 6 | 7.6 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Foxendown
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 east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.1 miles east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 7.4 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Foxendown at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gravesham |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,468 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 532 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 578th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meopham School — 0.4 miles Leigh Academy Longfield — 3.1 miles Thamesview School — 3.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 905 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 4 miles GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — 6 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 44 within 10 miles, 190 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | New Ash Green Dental Centre — 3 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 Foxendown
The nearest practice to Foxendown is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 44 practices, and within 20 there are 190.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (5.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Foxendown list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Foxendown are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 4.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Foxendown
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Useful local orthodontic context for Foxendown
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Foxendown itself. The nearest recorded are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 4 miles away; GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 6 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Foxendown
By ONS classification, Foxendown falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Foxendown falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Foxendown's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Foxendown, 6% of the 1,468 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Foxendown has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Foxendown attend schools such as Meopham School (0.4 miles) and Leigh Academy Longfield (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Foxendown among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Foxendown is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 21 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Foxendown
The nearest other location we cover is Meopham, under 1 km to the west.
All Orthodontic Options in Foxendown Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Foxendown has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Foxendown — Local Context
Foxendown has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — New Ash Green Dental Centre — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. ONS classifies Foxendown as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Foxendown falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 14.6% of Foxendown's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Foxendown, 6% of the 1,468 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Foxendown has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 56% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Foxendown are Meopham School (0.4 miles) and Leigh Academy Longfield (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Foxendown among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Foxendown is about 21 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Foxendown itself. The closest on record are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 4 miles away; GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 6 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 6 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Foxendown
Starting orthodontic treatment in Foxendown can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Foxendown
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Foxendown 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 Foxendown. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Foxendown
These local links are here for anyone comparing Foxendown, Kent against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Meopham, Meopham Green, Gold Street, Henley Street, Round Street, and Sole Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Foxendown
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Foxendown often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Foxendown?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Foxendown is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 4.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.5 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Foxendown?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Foxendown, 44 practices within 10 miles and 190 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Foxendown?
The nearest practice to Foxendown that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 4.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.9 miles) and PMA Dental Care (4.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Foxendown, Kent?
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 Foxendown, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.