Orthodontic practices near Radfield
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Radfield, 2 practices within 10 and 75 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 2.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 2.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 7.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 10.3 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 10.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 10.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 10.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 10.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 10.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Radfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 2.5 miles north-west; the next are Upchurch (7.5 miles west) and Maidstone (10.3 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 2.5 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Maidstone | 7 | 10.3 miles west |
| Chatham | 12 | 10.4 miles west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 10.7 miles east |
| Kent | 2 | 11.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Radfield
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), 10.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.9 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 12.2 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 12.0 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Radfield 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 38.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 173 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 333rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.5 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sittingbourne School — 1.1 miles Highsted Grammar School — 1.9 miles Fulston Manor School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 2 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 8 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 75 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 Radfield
Radfield is 2.5 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 75.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Franklin House Dental Practice (10.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Radfield list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 Radfield are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 7.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Radfield
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What we know about practices near Radfield
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Radfield itself. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 2 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 8 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 10 miles away.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Bapchild, Bax, Bogle, Lynsted, Rodmersham, and Snipeshill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
A quick look at Radfield
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Bapchild, the closest linked location.
Area profile for Radfield
Radfield is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 21.3% of Radfield's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Radfield, 6.6% of the 2,902 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Radfield attend schools such as The Sittingbourne School (1.1 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Radfield close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Radfield is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Radfield
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Radfield
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Radfield — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Radfield — 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. Census figures show 21.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Radfield, 6.6% of the 2,902 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 Radfield are served by secondary schools including The Sittingbourne School (1.1 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Radfield close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Radfield is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Radfield
Patients in Radfield have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Radfield — Local Context
Practices serving Radfield differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Radfield sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Radfield's under-16 share sits at 21.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Radfield, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Radfield are The Sittingbourne School (1.1 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Radfield is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Radfield is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Radfield itself. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 2 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 8 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 10 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Radfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Radfield
These links help widen your research beyond Radfield, Kent if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Bapchild, Bax, Bogle, Lynsted, Rodmersham, and Snipeshill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Radfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Radfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Radfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Radfield is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 2.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (7.5 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (10.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Radfield?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Radfield, 2 practices within 10 miles and 75 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Radfield?
The nearest practice to Radfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (10.3 miles) and Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Radfield, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Radfield, Kent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.