Orthodontic practices near Livesey Street
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Livesey Street, 29 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, 2.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 2.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 2.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 3.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 3.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Livesey Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 2.2 miles east; the next are Kent (2.9 miles east) and Chatham (6.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 2.2 miles east |
| Kent | 2 | 2.9 miles east |
| Chatham | 11 | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 1 | 9.7 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 10.2 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 Livesey 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), 6.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 6.7 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 9.7 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 9.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Livesey 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,391 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 416 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Malling School — 2.1 miles St Augustine Academy — 2.6 miles Oakwood Park Grammar School — 2.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,888 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, Maidstone — 2 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 3 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 84 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 Livesey Street
Livesey Street is 2.2 miles from Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Art Dental and Beauty (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Livesey Street list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 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 Livesey Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, 3.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Livesey Street
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Orthodontist in Livesey Street: This page was put together for people in Livesey Street who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Livesey Street with the wider Kent area.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Teston, West Farleigh, Wateringbury, Hoppers Corner, East Malling, and Barming Heath if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Livesey Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Livesey Street itself. The nearest recorded are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 2 miles away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 3 miles away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 7 miles away.
The local picture in Livesey Street
Officially, Livesey Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Livesey Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.7% of Livesey Street's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 2,391 residents in the neighbourhood around Livesey Street, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Livesey Street is better served than 72% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Livesey Street are The Malling School (2.1 miles) and St Augustine Academy (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Livesey Street's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Livesey Street is about 28 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Livesey Street at a glance
Just under 1 km north, Teston is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Livesey Street
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Livesey Street 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.
Treatment Options in Livesey Street — Local Context
Not every practice near Livesey Street offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Livesey Street falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.7% of Livesey Street's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Livesey Street, 5.6% of the 2,391 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Livesey Street is better served than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Livesey Street attend schools such as The Malling School (2.1 miles) and St Augustine Academy (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Livesey Street falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Livesey Street is about 28 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Livesey Street. The nearest we do hold are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 2 miles away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 3 miles away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Livesey Street
Many people in Livesey Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Livesey Street
Orthodontic practices in and around Livesey Street vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Livesey Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Livesey Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Livesey Street's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Livesey Street, 5.6% of the 2,391 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Livesey Street is better served than 72% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Livesey Street are The Malling School (2.1 miles) and St Augustine Academy (2.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Livesey Street among England's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Livesey Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Livesey Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Livesey Street
This section helps connect Livesey Street, Kent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Teston, West Farleigh, Wateringbury, Hoppers Corner, East Malling, and Barming Heath follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Livesey Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Livesey Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Livesey Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Livesey Street is Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 2.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Kent Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and St. Michael's Dental Care (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Livesey Street?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Livesey Street, 29 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Livesey Street?
The nearest practice to Livesey Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 3.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (3.7 miles) and Orchard Dental Practice (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Livesey Street, 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 Livesey Street, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.