Orthodontic practices near Noke Street
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Noke Street, 37 practices within 10 and 143 practices within 20. The closest is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 1.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 1.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 2.0 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 2.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (511 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 2.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 2.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Noke Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 1.1 miles south; the next are Rochester (1.1 miles south) and Gravesend (5.7 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 1.1 miles south |
| Rochester | 2 | 1.1 miles south |
| Gravesend | 4 | 5.7 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Tilbury | 1 | 6.5 miles north-west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 7.2 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 Noke 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), 5.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 5.7 miles south |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 2.0 miles south-east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 1.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Noke Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Medway |
| 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 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,476 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 348 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maritime Academy — 1.1 miles Leigh Academy Strood — 2.2 miles Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 6,350 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead, Chatham — 1 miles ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Rochester — 1 miles Parrock Dental & Implant Centres, Gravesend — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 143 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 Noke Street
Noke Street is 1.1 miles from Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 143.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Noke Street list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Noke Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Noke Street
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Orthodontist in Noke Street: Before booking anything in Noke Street, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Medway, not just Noke Street.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Pages for Cliffe Woods, Wainscott, Frindsbury, Upper Upnor, Chattenden, and Lower Higham follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
About Noke Street
Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Cliffe Woods, the closest linked location.
Noke Street in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Noke Street sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Noke Street's under-16 share sits at 15%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.2% of the 1,476 residents in Noke Street's census neighbourhood, below the 6.8% average across Medway. Noke Street has 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Noke Street attend schools such as Maritime Academy (1.1 miles) and Leigh Academy Strood (2.2 miles). 6 secondary schools are within three miles. Noke Street's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 52,482 pupils (DfE data). Noke Street falls in a less deprived area than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Noke Street is about 25 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local orthodontic signals in Noke Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Noke Street itself. The closest on record are Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about a mile away; ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, about a mile away; and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Noke Street
The orthodontic landscape in Noke Street offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Noke Street
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Noke Street practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Noke Street
Orthodontic treatment in Noke Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Noke Street 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 Noke Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Noke Street
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Noke Street, Medway. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Cliffe Woods, Wainscott, Frindsbury, Upper Upnor, Chattenden, and Lower Higham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Noke Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Noke Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Noke Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Noke Street is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.1 miles) and GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Noke Street?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Noke Street, 37 practices within 10 miles and 143 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Noke Street?
The nearest practice to Noke Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 1.1 miles to the south. Others nearby include ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (1.1 miles) and GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Noke Street, Medway?
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 Noke Street, Medway?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.