Orthodontic practices near Longfield Hill
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Longfield Hill, 40 practices within 10 and 210 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 2.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 2.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 3.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 4.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 4.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 5.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 5.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Grays Dental CentreGrays | 5.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.5 (77 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Longfield Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 2.7 miles north; the next are Swanscombe (4.1 miles north) and Tilbury (5.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 2.7 miles north |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 4.1 miles north |
| Tilbury | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Dartford | 4 | 5.5 miles north-west |
| Grays | 8 | 5.9 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 6.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Longfield Hill
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham (5.0 from 511 reviews), 8.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Longfield Hill 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) | 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 | 1,578 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,506 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 60% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 369th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 19 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Longfield — 1.0 miles Meopham School — 1.9 miles Northfleet School for Girls — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,840 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 3 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 4 miles Elite Dental Studio, Tilbury — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 210 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Longfield Hill
The nearest practice to Longfield Hill is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 2.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 210.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (6.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Longfield Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 3.1 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 Hill are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Longfield Hill
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Longfield Hill, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Longfield Hill with the wider Kent area.
Area profile for Longfield Hill
ONS classifies Longfield Hill as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Longfield Hill. Longfield Hill's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Longfield Hill, 5.5% of the 1,578 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Longfield Hill has more choice than 60% of towns in England. Families in Longfield Hill are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Longfield (1.0 miles) and Meopham School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Longfield Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Longfield Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 19 miles away.
Practice signals around Longfield Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longfield Hill. The nearest we do hold are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 3 miles away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 4 miles away; and Elite Dental Studio in Tilbury, about 5 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
Nearby location pages including New Barn, Istead Rise, Hartley, Longfield, Northfleet Green, and Southfleet can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Longfield Hill in numbers
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to New Barn, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Longfield Hill Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Longfield Hill offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Longfield Hill — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Longfield Hill itself; the nearest dentist, Bupa Dental Care, is about 2 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Longfield Hill 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. Longfield Hill's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Longfield Hill, 5.5% of the 1,578 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Longfield Hill is better served than 60% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Longfield Hill attend schools such as Leigh Academy Longfield (1.0 miles) and Meopham School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Longfield Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Longfield Hill is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Longfield Hill. 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 Elite Dental Studio in Tilbury, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
The Orthodontic Journey in Longfield Hill
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Longfield Hill helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Longfield Hill
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Longfield Hill follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Longfield Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Longfield Hill
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Longfield Hill, Kent within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for New Barn, Istead Rise, Hartley, Longfield, Northfleet Green, and Southfleet may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Longfield Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Longfield Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Longfield Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Longfield Hill is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 2.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.1 miles) and PMA Dental Care (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Longfield Hill?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Longfield Hill, 40 practices within 10 miles and 210 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Longfield Hill?
The nearest practice to Longfield Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 3.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (3.8 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Longfield Hill, Kent?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Longfield Hill, Kent?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.