Orthodontic practices near Penshurst
On our practice register: 17 practices within 5 miles of Penshurst, 31 practices within 10 and 99 practices within 20. The closest is The Dental Box in Rusthall, 3.6 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Dental BoxRusthall | 3.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (101 reviews) |
| NEYO OrthodonticsRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 4.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (15 reviews) |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 4.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (117 reviews) |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (100 reviews) |
| The Blockley PartnershipRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 4.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (26 reviews) |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (337 reviews) |
| Dr Zaid Esmail Tunbridge Wells OrthodontistRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 4.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tonbridge Gentle DentalTonbridge | 4.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (235 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penshurst with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rusthall, 3.6 miles east; the next are Royal Tunbridge Wells (4.1 miles south-east) and Tonbridge (4.1 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rusthall | 1 | 3.6 miles east |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Sevenoaks | 5 | 6.9 miles north |
| East Grinstead | 8 | 8.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penshurst
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Grosvenor House Orthodontic Practice in Royal Tunbridge Wells (5.0 from 337 reviews), 4.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 4.3 miles south-east |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-east |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-east |
| Oakmead Dental Care East GrinsteadEast Grinstead | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 8.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penshurst at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Sevenoaks |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 708 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,273 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 106 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 17 practices, more than 88% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bennett Memorial Diocesan School — 3.5 miles St Gregory's Catholic School — 3.6 miles Leigh Academy Tonbridge — 3.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Dental Box, Rusthall — 4 miles NEYO Orthodontics, Royal Tunbridge Wells — 4 miles Riverside Dental Clinic Tonbridge, Tonbridge — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 99 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 Penshurst
Penshurst is 3.6 miles from The Dental Box in Rusthall, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 99.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Dental Box (3.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; JR Dental Practice (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Penshurst 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 Penshurst are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is The Dental Box in Rusthall, 3.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penshurst
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Penshurst, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent. Penshurst — a small village with a population of around 708 — is covered on this page specifically.
What official data says about Penshurst
ONS classifies Penshurst as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Penshurst falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Penshurst's under-16 share sits at 20.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,273 residents in Penshurst's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. With 17 orthodontic practices within five miles, Penshurst is better served than 88% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Penshurst attend schools such as Bennett Memorial Diocesan School (3.5 miles) and St Gregory's Catholic School (3.6 miles). Penshurst sits close to the England average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Penshurst is Guy's Hospital Dental Institute in London, about 26 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Weller's Town, Poundsbridge, Walter's Green, Charcott, Chiddingstone Causeway, and Fordcombe if you are weighing up more than one location.
Local snapshot of Penshurst
Penshurst is home to around 708 people, classing it as a small village within Kent. Weller's Town is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Penshurst.
What we know about practices near Penshurst
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penshurst. The closest on record are The Dental Box in Rusthall, about 4 miles away; NEYO Orthodontics in Royal Tunbridge Wells, about 4 miles away; and Riverside Dental Clinic Tonbridge, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Penshurst
The orthodontic landscape in Penshurst offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Penshurst
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Penshurst
Orthodontic treatment in Penshurst 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Penshurst
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Penshurst — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penshurst. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penshurst
This part of the page places Penshurst, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Weller's Town, Poundsbridge, Walter's Green, Charcott, Chiddingstone Causeway, and Fordcombe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penshurst
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penshurst often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penshurst?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penshurst is The Dental Box in Rusthall, about 3.6 miles to the east. The next closest are NEYO Orthodontics (4.1 miles) and Tunbridge Wells Dental Centre (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penshurst?
Our register has 17 practices within 5 miles of Penshurst, 31 practices within 10 miles and 99 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penshurst?
The nearest practice to Penshurst that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is The Dental Box in Rusthall, about 3.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include NEYO Orthodontics (4.1 miles) and The Blockley Partnership (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penshurst, 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 Penshurst, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.