Orthodontic practices near Hazel Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hazel Street; 20 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOKCranbrook | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| iSmile Skin & Dental ClinicRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.7 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (91 reviews) |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (35 reviews) |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (337 reviews) |
| Dr Zaid Esmail Tunbridge Wells OrthodontistRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Calverley Dental PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (181 reviews) |
| NEYO OrthodonticsRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (15 reviews) |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 6.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (117 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hazel Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranbrook, 5.6 miles south-east; the next are Royal Tunbridge Wells (6.7 miles west) and Rusthall (7.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 6.7 miles west |
| Rusthall | 1 | 7.2 miles west |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 9.9 miles north-east |
| Kent | 2 | 10.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hazel Street
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 6.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 6.8 miles west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 6.9 miles west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| 78MPRRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (35 reviews) | 6.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hazel Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,854 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 10.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 818th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Mascalls — 3.1 miles Skinners' Kent Academy — 5.6 miles Cranbrook School — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 6 miles iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic, Royal Tunbridge Wells — 7 miles The Dental Box, Rusthall — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 73 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 Hazel Street
From Hazel Street the nearest practice is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 18 of the practices around Hazel Street list clear aligners, the nearest 6.7 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 Hazel Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hazel Street to TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hazel Street
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Orthodontist in Hazel Street: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hazel Street? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
Practice signals around Hazel Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hazel Street. The closest on record are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 6 miles away; iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 7 miles away; and The Dental Box in Rusthall, about 7 miles away.
Hazel Street at a glance
Just around 1 km north-east, Horsmonden is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Hazel Street
Hazel Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hazel Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Hazel Street's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,854 residents in Hazel Street's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Hazel Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Hazel Street are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Mascalls (3.1 miles) and Skinners' Kent Academy (5.6 miles). National deprivation data ranks Hazel Street among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hazel Street is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 34 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Horsmonden, Capel Cross, Palmer's Green, Smallbridge, Yew Tree Green, and Brenchley may also help.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Hazel Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hazel Street 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.
How to Choose in Hazel Street
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Hazel Street practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Hazel Street
Orthodontic treatment in Hazel Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Hazel Street
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Hazel Street
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Hazel Street — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Hazel Street — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Hazel Street's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,854 residents in the neighbourhood around Hazel Street, 8.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. People in Hazel Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Hazel Street are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Mascalls (3.1 miles) and Skinners' Kent Academy (5.6 miles). Hazel Street's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hazel Street is about 34 miles from Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hazel Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hazel Street
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Hazel Street, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Horsmonden, Capel Cross, Palmer's Green, Smallbridge, Yew Tree Green, and Brenchley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hazel Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hazel Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hazel Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hazel Street is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are iSmile Skin & Dental Clinic (6.7 miles) and 78MPR (6.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hazel Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hazel Street, 20 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cranbrook, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hazel Street?
The nearest practice to Hazel Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include 78MPR (6.8 miles) and Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice (6.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hazel Street, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hazel Street, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.