Orthodontic practices near Gravesend
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Gravesend, 40 practices within 10 and 187 practices within 20. The closest is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 0.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 0.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 1.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 2.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| MedicIn Dental ClinicGrays | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (146 reviews) |
| Grays Dental CentreGrays | 3.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.5 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gravesend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Tilbury (1.5 miles north) and Swanscombe (2.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Tilbury | 1 | 1.5 miles north |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 2.1 miles west |
| Grays | 8 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 5.7 miles north-east |
| Dartford | 4 | 5.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gravesend
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham (5.0 from 511 reviews), 7.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 7.6 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 6.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gravesend 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 54,263 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,919 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 12.9% aged 16 to 24 and 43.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 44.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9,974 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 98% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend — 0.5 miles Gravesend Grammar School — 0.6 miles St John's Catholic Comprehensive — 0.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,941 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 4 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 187 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 Gravesend
Gravesend has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend 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 187.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Gravesend 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 Gravesend are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gravesend
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Orthodontist in Gravesend: Before booking anything in Gravesend, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Kent. Gravesend — a large town with a population of around 54,263 — is covered on this page specifically.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Kings Farm, Rosherville, Christian Fields, New House, Parrock Farm, and Tilbury may also help.
What local practice data suggests in Gravesend
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 4 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Gravesend or nearby searches; 3 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 2 mention fixed braces; 3 include NHS signals and 4 include private treatment signals; 3 mention finance or monthly payment options; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Kreate Dental Gravesend, Parrock Dental & Implant Centres, and PMA Dental Care.
Gravesend in numbers
Around 54,263 people live in Gravesend, which is a large town within Kent. Just around 1 km west, Rosherville is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Gravesend
Gravesend 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. 17.8% of Gravesend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,919 residents in Gravesend's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Gravesend has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Gravesend attend schools such as Mayfield Grammar School, Gravesend (0.5 miles) and Gravesend Grammar School (0.6 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Gravesend sits among the more deprived areas of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gravesend is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gravesend
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gravesend 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. People from Rosherville, New House and Kings Farm regularly visit orthodontists in Gravesend.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Gravesend
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Gravesend runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gravesend
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Gravesend 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side. People from Rosherville, New House and Kings Farm regularly visit orthodontists in Gravesend.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Gravesend
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Gravesend — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gravesend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gravesend
If Gravesend, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Kings Farm, Rosherville, Christian Fields, New House, Parrock Farm, and Tilbury.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gravesend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gravesend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gravesend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gravesend is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are PMA Dental Care (0.1 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gravesend?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Gravesend, 40 practices within 10 miles and 187 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gravesend?
The nearest practice to Gravesend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (0.1 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gravesend, Kent?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gravesend, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.