Orthodontic practices near Plumtree Green
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Plumtree Green; 11 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 5.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOKCranbrook | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 6.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 6.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 7.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 7.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 7.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Plumtree Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 5.6 miles north-west; the next are Cranbrook (6.4 miles south-west) and Kent (7.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 5.6 miles north-west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Kent | 2 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Ashford | 8 | 11.2 miles east |
| Chatham | 5 | 11.5 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 12.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Plumtree Green
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.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| Hamstreet Dental Clinic - General Dentistry, Invisalign and ImplantsHamstreet | 5.0 (92 reviews) | 13.6 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 7.8 miles north-west |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.9 (261 reviews) | 6.9 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Plumtree Green 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 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,732 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 86 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 818th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cornwallis Academy — 5.0 miles New Line Learning Academy — 5.5 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 6 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 6 miles Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone, Kent — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 62 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 Plumtree Green
The nearest practice to Plumtree Green is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Dental Practice (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (11.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Plumtree Green list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Plumtree Green are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Plumtree Green to Orchard Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Plumtree Green
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Orthodontist in Plumtree Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Plumtree Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Plumtree Green itself or elsewhere in Kent.
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Local provider signals in Plumtree Green
There is no orthodontist on our records in Plumtree Green itself. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 6 miles away; TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 6 miles away; and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Plumtree Green
Plumtree Green 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. 17% of Plumtree Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,732 residents in the neighbourhood around Plumtree Green, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plumtree Green; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Plumtree Green are Cornwallis Academy (5.0 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (5.5 miles). Plumtree Green's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Plumtree Green is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
A quick look at Plumtree Green
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The Orthodontic Journey in Plumtree Green
Orthodontic treatment in Plumtree Green 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Plumtree Green
Not every practice near Plumtree Green offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. By ONS classification, Plumtree Green falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Plumtree Green falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,732 residents in the neighbourhood around Plumtree Green, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. People in Plumtree Green usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Plumtree Green attend schools such as Cornwallis Academy (5.0 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (5.5 miles). Plumtree Green falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Plumtree Green is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Plumtree Green
The orthodontic landscape in Plumtree Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Plumtree Green — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Plumtree Green. Plumtree Green's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,732 residents in the neighbourhood around Plumtree Green, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Plumtree Green; the nearest is about 6 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Plumtree Green are Cornwallis Academy (5.0 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (5.5 miles). Plumtree Green falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Plumtree Green is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Plumtree Green itself. The closest on record are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 6 miles away; TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 6 miles away; and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 7 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 Plumtree Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Plumtree Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Plumtree Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Plumtree Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Plumtree Green is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK (6.4 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Plumtree Green?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Plumtree Green, 11 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Maidstone, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Plumtree Green?
The nearest practice to Plumtree Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5.6 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK (6.4 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Plumtree Green, Kent?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Plumtree Green, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.