Orthodontic practices near Queenborough
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Queenborough, 23 practices within 10 and 98 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 4.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 4.9 miles south | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 6.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Warwick Lodge Specialist DentistrySouthchurch Village | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (189 reviews) |
| Smiles on BroadwaySouthend-on-Sea | 8.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (59 reviews) |
| Royal Mews Dental PracticeSouthend-on-Sea | 8.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Focus Dental - SouthendSouthend-on-Sea | 8.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (26 reviews) |
| Park House Dental HealthSouthchurch Village | 8.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (29 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 8.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Queenborough with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 4.9 miles south; the next are Upchurch (6.8 miles south-west) and Southchurch Village (7.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 4.9 miles south |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.8 miles south-west |
| Southchurch Village | 2 | 7.7 miles north |
| Southend-on-Sea | 5 | 8.0 miles north |
| Chatham | 13 | 8.4 miles west |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | 3 | 8.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Queenborough
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), 10.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Leigh Dental CentreWestcliff-on-Sea | 4.9 (963 reviews) | 9.3 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Queenborough 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 3,548 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 617 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.3% 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 | 5.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Minster — 1.8 miles EKC Sheppey Secondary — 2.1 miles Westlands School — 5.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 1,547 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 5 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 7 miles Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, Southchurch Village — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 23 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 Queenborough
Queenborough is 4.9 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 23 practices, and within 20 there are 98.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Royal Mews Dental Practice (8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Queenborough list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 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 Queenborough are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Queenborough
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Orthodontist in Queenborough: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Queenborough keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Queenborough with the wider Kent area. Queenborough — a small town with a population of around 3,548 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Queenborough
ONS classifies Queenborough as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.5% of Queenborough's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,695 residents in the neighbourhood around Queenborough, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Queenborough are Leigh Academy Minster (1.8 miles) and EKC Sheppey Secondary (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Queenborough among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Queenborough is about 35 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Useful local orthodontic context for Queenborough
There is no orthodontist on our records in Queenborough itself. The nearest we do hold are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 5 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7 miles away; and Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, about 8 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Rushenden, Blue Town, Mile Town, Sheerness, Marine Town, and Halfway Houses are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
About Queenborough
Queenborough is home to around 3,548 people, classing it as a small town within Kent. Rushenden is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Queenborough.
Orthodontic Treatments in Queenborough
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Queenborough has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Queenborough
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Queenborough — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Queenborough
Orthodontic treatment in Queenborough is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Queenborough
Provision in Queenborough varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Queenborough's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Queenborough falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Queenborough's under-16 share sits at 20.5%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Queenborough, 5.9% of the 1,695 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 Queenborough are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Minster (1.8 miles) and EKC Sheppey Secondary (2.1 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Queenborough among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Queenborough is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Queenborough. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Queenborough
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Queenborough, Kent alone. Nearby pages covering Rushenden, Blue Town, Mile Town, Sheerness, Marine Town, and Halfway Houses may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Queenborough
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Queenborough often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Queenborough?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Queenborough is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (6.8 miles) and Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry (7.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Queenborough?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Queenborough, 23 practices within 10 miles and 98 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Queenborough?
The nearest practice to Queenborough that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 6.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry (7.7 miles) and Smiles on Broadway (8.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Queenborough, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Queenborough, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.