Orthodontic practices near Longfield
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Longfield, 43 practices within 10 and 228 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 2.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 2.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 3.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 4.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 4.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 4.6 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.7 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 2.9 miles north-east; the next are Swanscombe (3.6 miles north) and Dartford (4.0 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 2.9 miles north-east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 3.6 miles north |
| Dartford | 4 | 4.0 miles north-west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 5.1 miles north-east |
| Bexley | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Grays | 8 | 5.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 5.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 5.5 miles north |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 4.7 miles north-west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dartford |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 16,808 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,035 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,235 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 | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Longfield — 0.5 miles Northfleet School for Girls — 2.7 miles Alkerden Church of England Academy — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 4,194 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 3 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 4 miles Smiledartford Dental Practice, Dartford — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 228 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — under a mile |
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 Longfield
Longfield is 2.9 miles from Kreate Dental Gravesend, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 228.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Longfield list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Longfield are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longfield
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Orthodontist in Longfield: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Longfield. It connects local orthodontic research in Longfield with the wider Kent area. Longfield — a market town with a population of around 16,808 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Longfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Longfield itself. The nearest recorded are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 3 miles away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 4 miles away; and Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 4 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Hartley, Bean, Betsham, Green Street Green, Grubb Street, and Southfleet are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Longfield
By ONS classification, Longfield falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 20.6% of Longfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Longfield, 8.4% of the 2,035 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Longfield has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Longfield attend schools such as Leigh Academy Longfield (0.5 miles) and Northfleet School for Girls (2.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Longfield's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Longfield is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Longfield
Around 16,808 people live in Longfield, which is a market town within Kent. Just around 1 km south, Hartley is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Longfield
Patients in Longfield have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Longfield
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Longfield
Many people in Longfield delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Longfield
There's no orthodontist on record in Longfield itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Longfield sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.6% of Longfield's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Longfield, 8.4% of the 2,035 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Longfield has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Longfield attend schools such as Leigh Academy Longfield (0.5 miles) and Northfleet School for Girls (2.7 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Longfield close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Longfield is about 18 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longfield
This part of the page places Longfield, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Hartley, Bean, Betsham, Green Street Green, Grubb Street, and Southfleet.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longfield is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 2.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.2 miles) and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longfield?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Longfield, 43 practices within 10 miles and 228 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longfield?
The nearest practice to Longfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 3.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) (3.6 miles) and PMA Dental Care (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longfield, Kent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longfield, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.