Orthodontic practices near Kemsley Street
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Kemsley Street, 27 practices within 10 and 114 practices within 20. The closest is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 2.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 3.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 4.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 4.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Luton Arches DentalChatham | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (85 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kemsley Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Upchurch, 2.4 miles north-east; the next are Chatham (2.8 miles west) and Maidstone (4.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Upchurch | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Chatham | 13 | 2.8 miles west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 4.0 miles south |
| Kent | 2 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 5.4 miles north-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kemsley 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), 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 4.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kemsley Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maidstone |
| 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 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,698 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 85 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 318th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 63% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rainham School for Girls — 2.2 miles The Howard School — 2.2 miles Leigh Academy Rainham — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,625 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 2 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 3 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 114 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 Kemsley Street
The nearest practice to Kemsley Street is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 114.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kent Smile Studio (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (6.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Kemsley Street list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kemsley Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kemsley Street
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A quick look at Kemsley Street
Just under 1 km west, Bredhurst is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Kemsley Street
Kemsley Street 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. Census data puts 19% of Kemsley Street's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Kemsley Street, 7.7% of the 1,698 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kemsley Street is better served than 85% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Kemsley Street attend schools such as Rainham School for Girls (2.2 miles) and The Howard School (2.2 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Kemsley Street close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Kemsley Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
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Practice signals around Kemsley Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Kemsley Street itself. The nearest recorded are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2 miles away; Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 4 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Kemsley Street
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Kemsley Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Kemsley Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kemsley Street
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Kemsley Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
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Areas We Cover Around Kemsley Street
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kemsley Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kemsley Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kemsley Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kemsley Street is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Kent Smile Studio (2.8 miles) and Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kemsley Street?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Kemsley Street, 27 practices within 10 miles and 114 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kemsley Street?
The nearest practice to Kemsley Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (3.6 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kemsley Street, Kent?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kemsley Street, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.