Orthodontic practices near Frindsbury
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Frindsbury, 40 practices within 10 and 143 practices within 20. The closest is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, 0.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 0.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 0.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 1.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 1.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 1.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (511 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frindsbury with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 0.3 miles south; the next are Rochester (0.8 miles north-east) and Gravesend (5.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 0.3 miles south |
| Rochester | 2 | 0.8 miles north-east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 5.9 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Tilbury | 1 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Frindsbury
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), 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 1.9 miles east |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 0.3 miles south |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Frindsbury 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 24.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,589 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 39.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,418 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maritime Academy — 0.8 miles Leigh Academy Strood — 1.0 miles Fort Pitt Grammar School — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 13,984 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — under a mile ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Rochester — under a mile Parrock Dental & Implant Centres, Gravesend — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 143 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 Frindsbury
Frindsbury has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 143.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: GM Dental And Implant Centre (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Frindsbury list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Frindsbury are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frindsbury
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Orthodontist in Frindsbury: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Frindsbury. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Frindsbury or another part of Medway.
Area profile for Frindsbury
Frindsbury — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Frindsbury skews family-heavy: 24.2% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Frindsbury, 8.6% of the 1,589 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Frindsbury has more choice than 85% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Frindsbury are Maritime Academy (0.8 miles) and Leigh Academy Strood (1.0 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 52,482 pupils across Frindsbury's Local Authority. Frindsbury's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frindsbury is about 25 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Strood, Noke Street, Rochester, Troy Town, Wainscott, and Borstal.
Where Frindsbury sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Strood, around 1 km to the south-west.
Local provider signals in Frindsbury
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Frindsbury. The nearest recorded are GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, under a mile away; ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away; and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Frindsbury
The orthodontic landscape in Frindsbury offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Frindsbury
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Frindsbury — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Frindsbury
Orthodontic treatment in Frindsbury is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Frindsbury
Practices serving Frindsbury differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Frindsbury's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Frindsbury sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 24.2% of Frindsbury's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 1,589 residents in Frindsbury's census neighbourhood, above the 6.8% average across Medway. Frindsbury has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Families in Frindsbury are served by secondary schools including Maritime Academy (0.8 miles) and Leigh Academy Strood (1.0 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Frindsbury's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 52,482 pupils (DfE data). National deprivation data ranks Frindsbury among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Frindsbury is about 25 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frindsbury. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frindsbury
This part of the page places Frindsbury, Medway in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Strood, Noke Street, Rochester, Troy Town, Wainscott, and Borstal may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frindsbury
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frindsbury often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frindsbury?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frindsbury is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 0.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (0.8 miles) and ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frindsbury?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Frindsbury, 40 practices within 10 miles and 143 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frindsbury?
The nearest practice to Frindsbury that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 0.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (0.8 miles) and ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frindsbury, Medway?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Frindsbury, Medway?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.