Orthodontic practices near Oad Street
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Oad Street, 27 practices within 10 and 98 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 2.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 6.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 6.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 6.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 6.7 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 6.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oad Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 2.6 miles north-east; the next are Upchurch (3.6 miles north-west) and Chatham (6.4 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 2.6 miles north-east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 3.6 miles north-west |
| Chatham | 13 | 6.4 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Kent | 2 | 7.8 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 8.3 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 Oad 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), 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 7.9 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Oad Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swale |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,602 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.5% 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 | 362 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Kent | 356th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.6 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 34 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Westlands School — 1.6 miles Fulston Manor School — 2.4 miles Borden Grammar School — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,735 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 3 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 4 miles Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist, Chatham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 98 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 Oad Street
Oad Street is 2.6 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 98.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kent Smile Studio (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Oad Street list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 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 Oad Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oad Street
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Oad Street at a glance
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Chestnut Street, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Oad Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Oad Street itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 4 miles away; and Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist, about 6 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Chestnut Street, Danaway, Stiff Street, Borden, Deans Hill, and Keycol can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Oad Street
ONS classifies Oad Street as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Oad Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Oad Street's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Oad Street, 5.7% of the 2,602 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Oad Street are Westlands School (1.6 miles) and Fulston Manor School (2.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Oad Street's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Oad Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 34 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Oad Street Explained
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Oad Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Oad Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Oad Street
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Oad Street
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Oad Street — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Oad Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Oad Street, 5.7% of the 2,602 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Oad Street are served by secondary schools including Westlands School (1.6 miles) and Fulston Manor School (2.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Oad Street close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Oad Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oad Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oad Street
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Oad Street, Kent. Related nearby location pages such as Chestnut Street, Danaway, Stiff Street, Borden, Deans Hill, and Keycol can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Oad Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oad Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oad Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oad Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 2.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (3.6 miles) and Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oad Street?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Oad Street, 27 practices within 10 miles and 98 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oad Street?
The nearest practice to Oad Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 3.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (6.4 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oad Street, 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 Oad Street, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.