Orthodontic practices near Questor
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Questor, 49 practices within 10 and 297 practices within 20. The closest is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, 0.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 0.9 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 1.0 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 1.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 1.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 1.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (801 reviews) |
| Crook Log Dental PracticeBexleyheath | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (631 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 4.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Questor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartford, 0.9 miles north; the next are Bexley (1.3 miles north-west) and Welling (4.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford | 4 | 0.9 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 1.3 miles north-west |
| Welling | 4 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Bexleyheath | 1 | 4.4 miles north-west |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 4.7 miles east |
| Grays | 8 | 5.5 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 Questor
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 1.0 miles north |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-west |
| MFA Dental PracticeOrpington | 4.9 (574 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Questor at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dartford |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,179 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,070 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 87th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 14 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy — 0.8 miles Dartford Science & Technology College — 0.9 miles Wilmington Grammar School for Boys — 1.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 10 schools, about 11,630 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kentish Smiles Clinic, Dartford — under a mile Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 1 miles The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre, Welling — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 49 within 10 miles, 297 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 Questor
Questor has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 49 practices, and within 20 there are 297.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Questor list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Questor are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Questor
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Orthodontist in Questor: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Questor. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Kent.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Wilmington, Clement Street, Dartford, Fleet-Downs, Sutton at Hone, and Heath Side.
Questor at a glance
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Wilmington, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Questor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Questor itself. The closest on record are Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, under a mile away; Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about a mile away; and The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre in Welling, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Questor
Questor is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 19.1% of Questor's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.4% of the 1,179 residents in Questor's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Questor has more choice than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Questor are Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (0.8 miles) and Dartford Science & Technology College (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. Questor's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Questor is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Questor
Starting orthodontic treatment in Questor can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Questor
Orthodontic practices in and around Questor vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Questor's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Questor falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Questor's under-16 share sits at 19.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,179 residents in the neighbourhood around Questor, 8.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Questor is better served than 69% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Questor are Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (0.8 miles) and Dartford Science & Technology College (0.9 miles). 10 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Questor is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Questor is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Questor
The orthodontic landscape in Questor 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 Questor
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Questor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Questor
This part of the page places Questor, Kent in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Wilmington, Clement Street, Dartford, Fleet-Downs, Sutton at Hone, and Heath Side follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Questor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Questor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Questor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Questor is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, about 0.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.0 miles) and Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & Invisalign (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Questor?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Questor, 49 practices within 10 miles and 297 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Questor?
The nearest practice to Questor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Kentish Smiles Clinic in Dartford, about 0.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.0 miles) and Dartford Road Dental Centre (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Questor, 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 Questor, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.