Orthodontic practices near Offham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Offham, 39 practices within 10 and 105 practices within 20. The closest is Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, 4.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 5.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 5.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 6.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 6.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Offham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 4.9 miles east; the next are Kent (5.6 miles east) and Chatham (7.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 4.9 miles east |
| Kent | 2 | 5.6 miles east |
| Chatham | 6 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Sevenoaks | 6 | 8.1 miles west |
| Rochester | 1 | 9.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Offham
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), 7.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.3 miles south-west |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 8.3 miles west |
| Halo DentalSevenoaks | 5.0 (64 reviews) | 8.6 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Offham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tonbridge and Malling |
| 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 |
| Population | 483 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,324 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 109 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 720th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Malling School — 2.4 miles Wrotham School — 3.1 miles The Holmesdale School — 3.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,051 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, Maidstone — 5 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 6 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 105 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 Offham
Offham is 4.9 miles from Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 105.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Art Dental and Beauty (6.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; JR Dental Practice (8.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Offham list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Offham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, 6.3 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 Offham
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Local provider signals in Offham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Offham. The nearest we do hold are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 5 miles away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 6 miles away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 7 miles away.
Facts about Offham
Around 483 people live in Offham, which is a small village within Kent. Heading north-east for around 2 km brings you to Ryarsh, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Offham
Offham 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 14.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,324 residents in the neighbourhood around Offham, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Offham are served by secondary schools including The Malling School (2.4 miles) and Wrotham School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Offham close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Offham is about 25 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Offham
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Offham
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Offham
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Offham
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Offham. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Offham sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.7% of Offham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Offham, 5.4% of the 2,324 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Offham attend schools such as The Malling School (2.4 miles) and Wrotham School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data puts Offham close to the England median. The nearest university dental hospital to Offham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 25 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 Offham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Offham
This part of the page places Offham, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Herne Pound, Addington, Ryarsh, St Leonard's Street, Kings Hill, and New Pound.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Offham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Offham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Offham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Offham is Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 4.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Kent Orthodontics (5.5 miles) and St. Michael's Dental Care (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Offham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Offham, 39 practices within 10 miles and 105 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Offham?
The nearest practice to Offham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 6.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (6.4 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Offham, Kent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Offham, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.