Orthodontic practices near Fremlin Walk
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Fremlin Walk, 26 practices within 10 and 104 practices within 20. The closest is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, 0.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 0.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 0.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 1.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 1.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 1.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 1.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fremlin Walk with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Kent, 0.5 miles south; the next are Maidstone (0.7 miles south) and Chatham (4.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Kent | 2 | 0.5 miles south |
| Maidstone | 8 | 0.7 miles south |
| Chatham | 13 | 4.2 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.9 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 7.8 miles north |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 10.3 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 Fremlin Walk
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), 4.2 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 4.2 miles north |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 8.4 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 8.1 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fremlin Walk at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maidstone |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,766 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 17.2% aged 16 to 24 and 49.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,724 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 44th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls — 0.3 miles The Maplesden Noakes School — 0.4 miles Invicta Grammar School — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 13,059 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone, Kent — under a mile Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, Maidstone — under a mile Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 104 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 Fremlin Walk
The nearest practice to Fremlin Walk is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 104.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Fremlin Walk list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Fremlin Walk are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fremlin Walk
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Orthodontist in Fremlin Walk: People weighing up braces or aligners in Fremlin Walk can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
About Fremlin Walk
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Practice signals around Fremlin Walk
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fremlin Walk. The nearest we do hold are Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, under a mile away; Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, under a mile away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Fremlin Walk
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Fremlin Walk sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Fremlin Walk's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.2% of the 2,766 residents in Fremlin Walk's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Fremlin Walk is better served than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Fremlin Walk are Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.3 miles) and The Maplesden Noakes School (0.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fremlin Walk close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Fremlin Walk is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Fremlin Walk
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Fremlin Walk has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Fremlin Walk — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Fremlin Walk. Fremlin Walk is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Fremlin Walk's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,766 residents in the neighbourhood around Fremlin Walk, 4.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Fremlin Walk has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Fremlin Walk attend schools such as Maidstone Grammar School for Girls (0.3 miles) and The Maplesden Noakes School (0.4 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Fremlin Walk close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Fremlin Walk is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Fremlin Walk. The nearest we do hold are Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, under a mile away; Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, under a mile away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Fremlin Walk
Starting orthodontic treatment in Fremlin Walk 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Fremlin Walk runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fremlin Walk. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fremlin Walk
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fremlin Walk
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fremlin Walk often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fremlin Walk?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fremlin Walk is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 0.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (0.7 miles) and College Dental Surgeries (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fremlin Walk?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Fremlin Walk, 26 practices within 10 miles and 104 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fremlin Walk?
The nearest practice to Fremlin Walk that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 0.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (0.7 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fremlin Walk, Kent?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Fremlin Walk, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.