Orthodontic practices near Lewson Street
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Lewson Street, 5 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 9.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 9.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 9.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 9.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 10.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 10.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 11.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lewson Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 4.3 miles north-west; the next are Whitstable (9.1 miles east) and Upchurch (9.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 9.1 miles east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.3 miles west |
| Wye | 2 | 10.7 miles south-east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 11.2 miles east |
| Ashford | 8 | 11.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lewson 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), 12.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 12.7 miles west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 9.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lewson Street 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,751 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 629th 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 secondary schools | The Sittingbourne School — 2.9 miles The Abbey School — 3.0 miles Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 3.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,617 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 9 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 64 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 3 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 Lewson Street
The nearest practice to Lewson Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Repton Dental Studio (11.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (11.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Lewson Street list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Lewson Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 9.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lewson Street
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Orthodontist in Lewson Street: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lewson Street keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is relevant to searches focused on both Lewson Street and the wider Kent area.
Lewson Street in context
Lewson 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. Lewson Street's under-16 share sits at 16%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,751 residents in Lewson Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Lewson Street are The Sittingbourne School (2.9 miles) and The Abbey School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lewson Street's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Barrow Green, Deerton Street, Teynham, Tickham, Loyterton, and Bogle as well as this one.
Facts about Lewson Street
Just around 1 km north-west, Barrow Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Lewson Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Lewson Street. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 9 miles away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 9 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lewson Street
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Lewson Street helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lewson Street
Lewson Street has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Faversham Smiles — is about 3 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Lewson Street — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 16% of Lewson Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,751 residents in Lewson Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Lewson Street are served by secondary schools including The Sittingbourne School (2.9 miles) and The Abbey School (3.0 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Lewson Street's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Lewson Street
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lewson Street has the full spectrum of options. 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 Lewson Street
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 Lewson Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lewson Street
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Lewson Street, Kent within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Barrow Green, Deerton Street, Teynham, Tickham, Loyterton, and Bogle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lewson Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lewson Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lewson Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lewson Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (9.1 miles) and Social Six Braces (9.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lewson Street?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Lewson Street, 5 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lewson Street?
The nearest practice to Lewson Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 9.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (9.5 miles) and Repton Dental Studio (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lewson Street, Kent?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lewson Street, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.