Orthodontic practices near Hollybushes
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Hollybushes, 10 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 4.1 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 7.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 7.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 8.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 9.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 9.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 9.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 9.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hollybushes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 4.1 miles north; the next are Upchurch (7.3 miles north-west) and Maidstone (7.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 4.1 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.3 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 7.9 miles west |
| Kent | 2 | 9.4 miles west |
| Chatham | 9 | 9.8 miles west |
| Ashford | 7 | 10.5 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 Hollybushes
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), 9.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 9.8 miles west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.3 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 11.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hollybushes at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 594th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fulston Manor School — 2.9 miles Highsted Grammar School — 3.0 miles The Sittingbourne School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,314 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 7 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 68 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 Hollybushes
Hollybushes is 4.1 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Dental Practice (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Hollybushes list clear aligners, the nearest 7.3 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 Hollybushes are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 7.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hollybushes
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Orthodontist in Hollybushes: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Hollybushes? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
Local context for Hollybushes
Bluetown is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Hollybushes.
Local provider signals in Hollybushes
There is no orthodontist on our records in Hollybushes itself. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 8 miles away.
The local picture in Hollybushes
Hollybushes is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Hollybushes's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Hollybushes, 7% of the 1,541 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Hollybushes attend schools such as Fulston Manor School (2.9 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hollybushes's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Hollybushes is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Bluetown, Dungate, Milstead, Wichling, Upper Rodmersham, and Highsted as well as this one.
The Orthodontic Journey in Hollybushes
Many people in Hollybushes delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Hollybushes
- 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 Hollybushes
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Hollybushes. By ONS classification, Hollybushes falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Hollybushes sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.7% of Hollybushes's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,541 residents in the neighbourhood around Hollybushes, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Hollybushes are served by secondary schools including Fulston Manor School (2.9 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Hollybushes is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Hollybushes is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Hollybushes
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Hollybushes can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Hollybushes
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Hollybushes — 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 Hollybushes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hollybushes
This section helps connect Hollybushes, Kent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. If you're still deciding, related pages for Bluetown, Dungate, Milstead, Wichling, Upper Rodmersham, and Highsted may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Hollybushes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hollybushes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hollybushes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hollybushes is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (7.3 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hollybushes?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Hollybushes, 10 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hollybushes?
The nearest practice to Hollybushes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (7.9 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (8.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hollybushes, Kent?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hollybushes, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.