Orthodontic practices near Northfleet
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Northfleet, 45 practices within 10 and 225 practices within 20. The closest is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, 0.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 0.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 1.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 1.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Grays Dental CentreGrays | 1.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.5 (77 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 1.9 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| MedicIn Dental ClinicGrays | 1.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Northfleet with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swanscombe, 0.3 miles west; the next are Gravesend (1.5 miles south-east) and Grays (1.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swanscombe | 1 | 0.3 miles west |
| Gravesend | 4 | 1.5 miles south-east |
| Grays | 8 | 1.8 miles north |
| Tilbury | 1 | 1.8 miles north-east |
| Dartford | 4 | 4.2 miles west |
| Bexley | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Northfleet
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 2.0 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 2.0 miles north |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 4.9 miles west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 7.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Northfleet 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 31% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,058 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 37.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 39.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,547 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet — 1.0 miles Northfleet Technology College — 1.3 miles Northfleet School for Girls — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 13 schools, about 13,575 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — under a mile Parrock Dental & Implant Centres, Gravesend — 2 miles Grays Dental Centre, Grays — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 45 within 10 miles, 225 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 Northfleet
Northfleet has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 45 practices, and within 20 there are 225.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (7.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Northfleet list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Northfleet are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Northfleet
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Orthodontist in Northfleet: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Northfleet understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
Local provider signals in Northfleet
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Northfleet itself. The closest on record are Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, under a mile away; Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 2 miles away; and Grays Dental Centre, about 2 miles away.
What official data says about Northfleet
Northfleet — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 31% of Northfleet's residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Northfleet, 10.7% of the 2,058 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, Northfleet is better served than 89% of towns in England. Families in Northfleet are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet (1.0 miles) and Northfleet Technology College (1.3 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Northfleet among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Northfleet is about 17 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
A quick look at Northfleet
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Swanscombe, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Swanscombe, Rosherville, Thurrock Park, Wombwell Park, New House, and Grays.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Northfleet
Starting orthodontic treatment in Northfleet can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Northfleet
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Northfleet runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Northfleet
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Northfleet can feel overwhelming at first. 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 Northfleet — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Northfleet. Officially, Northfleet is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Northfleet. Census data shows a relatively family-heavy population here — 31% of Northfleet's residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.7% of the 2,058 residents in Northfleet's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Northfleet has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. Families in Northfleet are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet (1.0 miles) and Northfleet Technology College (1.3 miles). 13 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Northfleet among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Northfleet is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 17 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Northfleet itself. The nearest recorded are Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, under a mile away; Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 2 miles away; and Grays Dental Centre, about 2 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Northfleet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Northfleet
This section helps connect Northfleet, Kent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Swanscombe, Rosherville, Thurrock Park, Wombwell Park, New House, and Grays.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Northfleet
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Northfleet often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Northfleet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Northfleet is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 0.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.5 miles) and Kreate Dental Gravesend (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Northfleet?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Northfleet, 45 practices within 10 miles and 225 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Northfleet?
The nearest practice to Northfleet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 0.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.5 miles) and PMA Dental Care (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Northfleet, 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 Northfleet, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.