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Orthodontic practices near Lower Cox Street

On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Lower Cox Street, 27 practices within 10 and 112 practices within 20. The closest is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.9 miles north.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch2.9 miles north✓✓✓4.7 (261 reviews)
Kent Smile StudioChatham3.4 miles north-west–✓✓5.0 (598 reviews)
GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone3.5 miles south-west✓–––
Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone4.3 miles south-west✓–✓4.9 (261 reviews)
Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham4.4 miles north-west–––4.2 (10 reviews)
Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham4.5 miles north-west✓–✓4.8 (959 reviews)
Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent4.6 miles south-west✓✓✓4.8 (234 reviews)
Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone4.7 miles south-west✓–✓4.8 (1,015 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Lower Cox Street with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Upchurch, 2.9 miles north; the next are Chatham (3.4 miles north-west) and Maidstone (3.5 miles south-west).

PlacePracticesNearest
Upchurch12.9 miles north
Chatham133.4 miles north-west
Maidstone83.5 miles south-west
Kent24.6 miles south-west
Sittingbourne16.1 miles east
Rochester26.2 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 Lower Cox 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), 3.4 miles north-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Kent Smile StudioChatham5.0 (598 reviews)3.4 miles north-west
Smil Dental ClinicChatham5.0 (511 reviews)6.3 miles north-west
GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham4.9 (659 reviews)7.1 miles north-west
Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham4.9 (617 reviews)5.7 miles north-west

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Lower Cox Street at a Glance

NationEngland
Council areaMaidstone
NHS dental servicesNHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10)
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the England average
Residents under 1617.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,856 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre97 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health11.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England
Access within Kent399th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared2.9 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in England
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent
Nearest university dental hospitalRoyal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles
Nearest secondary schoolsRainham School for Girls — 2.9 miles
The Howard School — 2.9 miles
Leigh Academy Rainham — 3.1 miles
Secondary schools within 3 miles2 schools, about 3,093 pupils (DfE)
Nearest orthodontic practicesPortman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 3 miles
Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 3 miles
GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles27 within 10 miles, 112 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 Lower Cox Street

Lower Cox Street is 2.9 miles from Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 112.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kent Smile Studio (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (7.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Lower Cox Street list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Lower Cox Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Lower Cox Street

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Orthodontist in Lower Cox Street: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Lower Cox Street keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Lower Cox Street or another part of Kent.

Area profile for Lower Cox Street

Lower Cox 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. 17.1% of Lower Cox 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 1,856 residents in Lower Cox Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Lower Cox Street has more choice than 81% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Lower Cox Street are Rainham School for Girls (2.9 miles) and The Howard School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Cox Street close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Cox Street is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.

Lower Cox Street at a glance

Just under 1 km west, Scragged Oak is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Local orthodontic signals in Lower Cox Street

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Lower Cox Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 3 miles away; Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 4 miles away.

Keep exploring nearby

If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Scragged Oak, Kemsley Street, Bredhurst, Friningham, Yelsted, and Meresborough.

Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lower Cox Street

Patients in Lower Cox Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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 Lower Cox Street — Local Context

Provision in Lower Cox Street varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Lower Cox Street is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lower Cox Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Lower Cox Street's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Cox Street, 7% of the 1,856 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Lower Cox Street has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Cox Street attend schools such as Rainham School for Girls (2.9 miles) and The Howard School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Cox Street close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Cox Street is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. There is no orthodontist on our records in Lower Cox Street itself. The nearest recorded are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 3 miles away; Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Lower Cox Street

Many people in Lower Cox Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lower Cox Street

Orthodontic practices in and around Lower Cox Street vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Lower Cox Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lower Cox Street, 7% of the 1,856 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Lower Cox Street is better served than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Lower Cox Street attend schools such as Rainham School for Girls (2.9 miles) and The Howard School (2.9 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Lower Cox Street close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Lower Cox Street is about 32 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 Lower Cox Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Lower Cox Street

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lower Cox Street often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lower Cox Street?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lower Cox Street is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Kent Smile Studio (3.4 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Lower Cox Street?

Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Lower Cox Street, 27 practices within 10 miles and 112 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lower Cox Street?

The nearest practice to Lower Cox Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.5 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (4.3 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lower Cox Street, Kent?

The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lower Cox Street, Kent?

Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.

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TitleLower Cox Street, Kent Smile Straightening
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Published1 June 2022
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