Orthodontic practices near Northfleet Green
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Northfleet Green, 39 practices within 10 and 210 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 0.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 0.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 2.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 3.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Grays Dental CentreGrays | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.5 (77 reviews) |
| MedicIn Dental ClinicGrays | 4.0 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 Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 0.6 miles north-east; the next are Swanscombe (2.2 miles north) and Tilbury (3.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 0.6 miles north-east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 2.2 miles north |
| Tilbury | 1 | 3.1 miles north |
| Grays | 8 | 3.9 miles north |
| Dartford | 4 | 4.8 miles west |
| Bexley | 1 | 6.2 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 Green
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), 8.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 8.5 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Northfleet Green 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,847 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 523 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 53rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Northfleet School for Girls — 0.6 miles Northfleet Technology College — 0.9 miles Saint George's Church of England School — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,031 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — under a mile Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 2 miles Elite Dental Studio, Tilbury — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 210 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 Green
Northfleet Green has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Kreate Dental Gravesend is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 210.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Northfleet Green list clear aligners, the nearest 1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Northfleet Green are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Northfleet Green
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What local practice data suggests in Northfleet Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Northfleet Green. The closest on record are Kreate Dental Gravesend, under a mile away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2 miles away; and Elite Dental Studio in Tilbury, about 3 miles away.
Northfleet Green in numbers
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Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Wombwell Park, Istead Rise, New House, Southfleet, New Barn, and Rosherville as well as this one.
The local picture in Northfleet Green
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Northfleet Green sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.1% of Northfleet Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,847 residents in Northfleet Green's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Northfleet Green has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Families in Northfleet Green are served by secondary schools including Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles) and Northfleet Technology College (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Northfleet Green's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Northfleet Green is about 18 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Northfleet Green
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Northfleet Green
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Northfleet Green
Orthodontic treatment in Northfleet Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Northfleet Green
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Northfleet Green
What's available in Northfleet Green depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Northfleet Green is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Northfleet Green sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Northfleet Green, 5.8% of the 1,847 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 14 orthodontic practices within five miles, Northfleet Green is better served than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Northfleet Green are Northfleet School for Girls (0.6 miles) and Northfleet Technology College (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Northfleet Green sits among the less deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Northfleet Green is about 18 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
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Areas We Cover Around Northfleet Green
These links help widen your research beyond Northfleet Green, Kent if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Wombwell Park, Istead Rise, New House, Southfleet, New Barn, and Rosherville for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Northfleet Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Northfleet Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Northfleet Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Northfleet Green is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 0.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.0 miles) and PMA Dental Care (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Northfleet Green?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Northfleet Green, 39 practices within 10 miles and 210 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Northfleet Green?
The nearest practice to Northfleet Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (1.8 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (2.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Northfleet Green, 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 Northfleet Green, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.