Orthodontic practices near Kevington
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Kevington, 57 practices within 10 and 335 practices within 20. The closest is MFA Dental Practice in Orpington, 1.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 1.4 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (574 reviews) |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTDOrpington | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| SIMPLY ORTHODONTICSOrpington | 2.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Petts Wood OrthodonticsBickley | 2.5 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (9 reviews) |
| PETTS WOOD ORTHODONTIC SURGERYOrpington | 2.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smile 4 UChislehurst | 3.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (612 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 4.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kevington with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Orpington, 1.4 miles south-west; the next are Bickley (2.5 miles west) and Chislehurst (3.3 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Orpington | 4 | 1.4 miles south-west |
| Bickley | 1 | 2.5 miles west |
| Chislehurst | 1 | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Welling | 4 | 4.7 miles north |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 5.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kevington
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic Dentist in Sevenoaks (5.0 from 85 reviews), 6.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| SE9 Dental CareEltham | 5.0 (47 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Banning Dental Group and Skin Clinique - Canning TownLadywell | 4.9 (1,108 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kevington at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bromley |
| NHS dental services | NHS South East London 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 25.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,801 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 240 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Greater London | 830th closest to an orthodontic practice of 973 places in the county (the county median is 0.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.7% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Greater London |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 12 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Harris Academy Orpington — 1.4 miles Kemnal Technology College — 1.7 miles Orchards Academy — 1.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 7,483 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 117 schools, 57,500 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 20% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | MFA Dental Practice, Orpington — 1 miles Petts Wood Orthodontics, Bickley — 2 miles Smile 4 U, Chislehurst — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 57 within 10 miles, 335 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 Kevington
The nearest practice to Kevington is MFA Dental Practice in Orpington, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 57 practices, and within 20 there are 335.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Smile 4 U (3.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (4.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 24 of the practices around Kevington list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kevington are commissioned by NHS South East London Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is MFA Dental Practice in Orpington, 1.4 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 Kevington
Greater London12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Kevington
Orthodontist in Kevington: Before booking anything in Kevington, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Kevington with the wider Greater London area.
A quick look at Kevington
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Cray Valley East, the closest linked location.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Cray Valley East, Derry Downs, St Mary Cray, Ruxley, Hockenden, and Upper Ruxley may also help.
Local provider signals in Kevington
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kevington. The nearest we do hold are MFA Dental Practice in Orpington, about a mile away; Petts Wood Orthodontics in Bickley, about 2 miles away; and Smile 4 U in Chislehurst, about 3 miles away.
Area profile for Kevington
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Kevington sits within NHS South East London Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 25.7% of Kevington's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. In the census neighbourhood around Kevington, 9.7% of the 1,801 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Greater London, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Kevington has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in England. 20% of 5-year-olds across this ICB have visible dental decay, per OHID's most recent figures. The closest secondary schools to Kevington are Harris Academy Orpington (1.4 miles) and Kemnal Technology College (1.7 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. DfE figures put 117 schools and 57,500 pupils across Kevington's Local Authority. Kevington's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kevington is about 12 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kevington
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Kevington has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Kevington offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kevington
Starting orthodontic treatment in Kevington can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Kevington runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Kevington. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kevington
If Kevington, Greater London is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cray Valley East, Derry Downs, St Mary Cray, Ruxley, Hockenden, and Upper Ruxley.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kevington
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kevington often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kevington?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kevington is MFA Dental Practice in Orpington, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.0 miles) and SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kevington?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Kevington, 57 practices within 10 miles and 335 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kevington?
The nearest practice to Kevington that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is MFA Dental Practice in Orpington, about 1.4 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS LTD (2.0 miles) and SIMPLY ORTHODONTICS (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kevington, Greater London?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kevington, Greater London?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.