Orthodontic practices near Heath Side
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Heath Side, 61 practices within 10 and 309 practices within 20. The closest is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, 1.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 1.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 1.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 1.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 2.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 3.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| Medidenta Dental Practice WellingWelling | 4.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Heath Side with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bexley, 1.3 miles north-east; the next are Dartford (1.5 miles north-east) and Welling (3.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bexley | 1 | 1.3 miles north-east |
| Dartford | 4 | 1.5 miles north-east |
| Welling | 4 | 3.2 miles north-west |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Orpington | 4 | 5.1 miles south-west |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 5.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Heath Side
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.9 miles west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 1.5 miles north-east |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 3.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Heath Side 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,464 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 | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 905 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 146th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Wilmington — 0.1 miles Wilmington Grammar School for Girls — 0.2 miles Wilmington Grammar School for Boys — 0.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 18,854 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 1 miles Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, Dartford — 2 miles The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre, Welling — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 61 within 10 miles, 309 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 Heath Side
Heath Side is 1.3 miles from Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 61 practices, and within 20 there are 309.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Smile 4 U (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Heath Side list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 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 Heath Side are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Heath Side
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Orthodontist in Heath Side: People weighing up braces or aligners in Heath Side 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.
Area profile for Heath Side
ONS classifies Heath Side as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Heath Side. Heath Side's under-16 share sits at 19.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.7% of the 1,464 residents in Heath Side's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Heath Side is better served than 75% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Heath Side are Leigh Academy Wilmington (0.1 miles) and Wilmington Grammar School for Girls (0.2 miles). 16 secondary schools are within three miles. Heath Side's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Heath Side is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 12 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Wilmington, Joyden's Wood, Coldblow, Crayford, Hextable, and Clement Street.
Local context for Heath Side
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Wilmington, the closest linked location.
Practice data for Heath Side
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Heath Side. The closest on record are Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about a mile away; Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, about 2 miles away; and The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 3 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Heath Side
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Heath Side helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Heath Side follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Heath Side
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Heath Side has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Heath Side
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Heath Side. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Heath Side
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Heath Side, Kent within a broader nearby area. You can keep exploring with related pages for Wilmington, Joyden's Wood, Coldblow, Crayford, Hextable, and Clement Street.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Heath Side
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Heath Side often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Heath Side?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Heath Side is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.5 miles) and Kentish Smiles Clinic (1.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Heath Side?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Heath Side, 61 practices within 10 miles and 309 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Heath Side?
The nearest practice to Heath Side that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 1.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.5 miles) and Kentish Smiles Clinic (1.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Heath Side, Kent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Heath Side, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.