Orthodontic practices near Payden Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Payden Street; 19 practices within 10 and 55 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 6.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 6.9 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 7.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 8.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 8.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Ashford PeriodonticsAshford | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (11 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Payden Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 6.9 miles north; the next are Ashford (7.9 miles south-east) and Maidstone (8.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 6.9 miles north |
| Ashford | 8 | 7.9 miles south-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 8.5 miles west |
| Wye | 2 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 9.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Payden 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), 11.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 11.4 miles west |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.9 (261 reviews) | 9.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Payden Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maidstone |
| 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 927th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lenham School — 1.9 miles Fulston Manor School — 5.7 miles The Sittingbourne School — 5.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 820 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 7 miles Repton Dental Studio, Ashford — 8 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 55 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 Payden Street
From Payden Street the nearest practice is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 6.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 55.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (8.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Payden Street list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Payden Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Payden Street to Bespoke Orthodontics is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 180 to 360 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Payden Street
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Orthodontist in Payden Street: This page was put together for people in Payden Street who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Kent, not just Payden Street.
Payden Street at a glance
Warren Street is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Payden Street.
Payden Street in context
Payden Street — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Payden Street's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,676 residents in the neighbourhood around Payden Street, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. People in Payden Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Families in Payden Street are served by secondary schools including The Lenham School (1.9 miles) and Fulston Manor School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Payden Street among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Payden Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
Practice data for Payden Street
There is no orthodontist on our records in Payden Street itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 7 miles away; Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 8 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 8 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Warren Street, Wichling, Slade, Lenham, Lenham Forstal, and Bluetown.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Payden Street
Orthodontic treatment in Payden Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Payden Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Payden Street
Patients in Payden Street have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Payden Street — Local Context
What's available in Payden Street depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Payden Street — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 14.7% of Payden Street's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Payden Street, 6.2% of the 2,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Payden Street has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Families in Payden Street are served by secondary schools including The Lenham School (1.9 miles) and Fulston Manor School (5.7 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Payden Street sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Payden Street is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Payden Street itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 7 miles away; Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 8 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 8 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 Payden Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Payden Street
This part of the page places Payden Street, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Warren Street, Wichling, Slade, Lenham, Lenham Forstal, and Bluetown.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Payden Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Payden Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Payden Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Payden Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 6.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Repton Dental Studio (7.9 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Payden Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Payden Street, 19 practices within 10 miles and 55 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sittingbourne, 6.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Payden Street?
The nearest practice to Payden Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 7.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (8.5 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Payden 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 Payden Street, Kent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.