Orthodontic practices near Hodsoll Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Hodsoll Street; 45 practices within 10 and 182 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 6.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 6.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 6.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (85 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 6.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 7.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 7.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| Eustace Dental & Implant ClinicSevenoaks | 7.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (319 reviews) |
| Atkinson Brignall Caring DentistrySevenoaks | 7.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (151 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 7.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hodsoll Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 6.1 miles north; the next are Sevenoaks (6.4 miles west) and Swanscombe (7.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 6.1 miles north |
| Sevenoaks | 6 | 6.4 miles west |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 7.6 miles north |
| Chatham | 7 | 7.9 miles north-east |
| Dartford | 4 | 8.1 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 2 | 8.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hodsoll Street
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), 8.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 8.5 miles east |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 6.4 miles west |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
| JR Dental PracticeSevenoaks | 5.0 (10 reviews) | 7.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hodsoll Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sevenoaks |
| 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,549 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 136 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 864th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meopham School — 2.4 miles Wrotham School — 2.9 miles Leigh Academy Longfield — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,959 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 6 miles AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist, Sevenoaks — 6 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 182 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | New Ash Green Dental Centre — 2 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 Hodsoll Street
From Hodsoll Street the nearest practice is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 6.1 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 45 practices, and within 20 there are 182.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist (6.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; JR Dental Practice (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Hodsoll Street list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Hodsoll Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 6.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Hodsoll Street to Kreate Dental Gravesend is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hodsoll Street
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Orthodontist in Hodsoll Street: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Hodsoll Street. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Kent.
What official data says about Hodsoll Street
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hodsoll Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.1% of Hodsoll Street's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,549 residents in Hodsoll Street's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Hodsoll Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Hodsoll Street attend schools such as Meopham School (2.4 miles) and Wrotham School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Hodsoll Street falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hodsoll Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
About Hodsoll Street
The nearest other location we cover is Fairseat, around 1 km to the south.
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You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Fairseat, New Street, Ridley, Culverstone Green, Stansted, and South Street.
Practice data for Hodsoll Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hodsoll Street. The nearest recorded are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 6 miles away; AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist in Sevenoaks, about 6 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hodsoll Street
The orthodontic landscape in Hodsoll Street 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Hodsoll Street
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Hodsoll Street
Orthodontic treatment in Hodsoll 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Hodsoll Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hodsoll Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hodsoll Street
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Hodsoll Street, Kent within a broader nearby area. You can also browse nearby location pages including Fairseat, New Street, Ridley, Culverstone Green, Stansted, and South Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hodsoll Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hodsoll Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hodsoll Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hodsoll Street is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 6.1 miles to the north. The next closest are AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist (6.4 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (6.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hodsoll Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Hodsoll Street, 45 practices within 10 miles and 182 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gravesend, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hodsoll Street?
The nearest practice to Hodsoll Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 6.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (7.1 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hodsoll Street, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hodsoll Street, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.