Orthodontic practices near Grubb Street
On our practice register: 12 practices within 5 miles of Grubb Street, 38 practices within 10 and 254 practices within 20. The closest is Smiledartford Dental Practice, 2.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 2.9 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 3.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 3.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 3.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 4.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Grubb Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartford, 2.9 miles north-west; the next are Gravesend (3.2 miles east) and Swanscombe (3.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford | 4 | 2.9 miles north-west |
| Gravesend | 4 | 3.2 miles east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 3.3 miles north-east |
| Bexley | 1 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Grays | 8 | 4.9 miles north |
| Tilbury | 1 | 5.2 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 Grubb Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 5.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 5.1 miles north |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 3.6 miles north-west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Grubb Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dartford |
| 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 | 20.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,463 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.9% 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 | 296 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% 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 | 399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Longfield — 1.6 miles Alkerden Church of England Academy — 2.2 miles Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 5,677 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smiledartford Dental Practice, Dartford — 3 miles Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 3 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 within 10 miles, 254 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 1 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 Grubb Street
Grubb Street is 2.9 miles from Smiledartford Dental Practice, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 254.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Grubb Street list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 miles 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 Grubb Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, 3.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Grubb Street
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Orthodontist in Grubb Street: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Grubb Street understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
Area profile for Grubb Street
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Grubb Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.8% of Grubb Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,463 residents in the neighbourhood around Grubb Street, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Grubb Street is better served than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Grubb Street are Leigh Academy Longfield (1.6 miles) and Alkerden Church of England Academy (2.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Grubb Street among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Grubb Street is about 16 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local orthodontic signals in Grubb Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Grubb Street itself. The nearest recorded are Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 3 miles away; Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 3 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 3 miles away.
Where Grubb Street sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Green Street Green, the closest linked location.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Green Street Green, Bean, Darenth, Longfield, Darenth Valley, and Ebbsfleet Valley may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Grubb Street
Many people in Grubb Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Grubb Street
There's no orthodontist on record in Grubb Street itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. ONS classifies Grubb Street as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Grubb Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Grubb Street's under-16 share sits at 20.8%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,463 residents in Grubb Street's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Grubb Street has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Grubb Street attend schools such as Leigh Academy Longfield (1.6 miles) and Alkerden Church of England Academy (2.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Grubb Street falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Grubb Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Grubb Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Grubb Street has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Grubb 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.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Grubb Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Grubb Street
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Grubb Street, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Green Street Green, Bean, Darenth, Longfield, Darenth Valley, and Ebbsfleet Valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Grubb Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Grubb Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Grubb Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Grubb Street is Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 2.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Kreate Dental Gravesend (3.2 miles) and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Grubb Street?
Our register has 12 practices within 5 miles of Grubb Street, 38 practices within 10 miles and 254 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Grubb Street?
The nearest practice to Grubb Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 3.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.4 miles) and Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Grubb Street, Kent?
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 Grubb Street, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.