Orthodontic practices near Meopham
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Meopham, 47 practices within 10 and 195 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 3.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 4.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 5.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 5.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meopham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 3.9 miles north; the next are Swanscombe (5.7 miles north) and Chatham (5.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 3.9 miles north |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Chatham | 12 | 5.9 miles east |
| Tilbury | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Rochester | 2 | 6.7 miles east |
| Dartford | 4 | 7.3 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 Meopham
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), 7.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.5 miles east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 7.8 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 7.7 miles north |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meopham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gravesham |
| 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 |
| Population | 4,361 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,423 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 447 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 56% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 564th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meopham School — 0.1 miles Leigh Academy Longfield — 2.8 miles Thamesview School — 4.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,897 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 4 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 6 miles GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 47 within 10 miles, 195 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | New Ash Green Dental Centre — 2 miles |
| Postcode districts | DA13 |
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 Meopham
The nearest practice to Meopham is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 3.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 47 practices, and within 20 there are 195.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Meopham list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meopham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 4.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meopham
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Orthodontist in Meopham: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Meopham keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent. Meopham — a small town with a population of around 4,361 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local orthodontic signals in Meopham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Meopham itself. The nearest recorded are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 4 miles away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 6 miles away; and GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 6 miles away.
The local picture in Meopham
By ONS classification, Meopham falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Meopham sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.1% of Meopham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8% of the 1,423 residents in Meopham's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Meopham is better served than 56% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Meopham attend schools such as Meopham School (0.1 miles) and Leigh Academy Longfield (2.8 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Meopham falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meopham is about 21 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Foxendown, Meopham Green, South Street, New Street, Round Street, and Sole Street.
Meopham in numbers
Meopham is home to around 4,361 people, classing it as a small town within Kent. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Foxendown, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Meopham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Meopham has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Meopham offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Meopham
Many people in Meopham 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Meopham 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 Meopham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meopham
These local links are here for anyone comparing Meopham, Kent against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Foxendown, Meopham Green, South Street, New Street, Round Street, and Sole Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meopham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meopham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meopham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meopham is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 3.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (4.4 miles) and PMA Dental Care (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meopham?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Meopham, 47 practices within 10 miles and 195 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meopham?
The nearest practice to Meopham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 4.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (4.9 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meopham, 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 Meopham, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.