Orthodontic practices near Scragged Oak
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Scragged Oak, 27 practices within 10 and 112 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 3.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 3.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 4.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 4.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 4.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scragged Oak with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 3.0 miles north-west; the next are Upchurch (3.0 miles north) and Maidstone (3.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 3.0 miles north |
| Maidstone | 8 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Kent | 2 | 4.3 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 6.0 miles north-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scragged Oak
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), 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scragged Oak 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 | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,856 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 81% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Rainham School for Girls — 2.9 miles The Howard School — 2.9 miles School of Science and Technology Maidstone — 3.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,149 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 3 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 3 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 112 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 Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak is 3 miles from Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 112.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kent Smile Studio (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Scragged Oak list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 Scragged Oak are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scragged Oak
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Orthodontist in Scragged Oak: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Scragged Oak understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Scragged Oak itself or elsewhere in Kent.
Widen your local search
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Kemsley Street, Lower Cox Street, Bredhurst, Friningham, Lidsing, and Yelsted.
Local treatment availability around Scragged Oak
There is no orthodontist on our records in Scragged Oak itself. The closest on record are Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 3 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 3 miles away.
Where Scragged Oak sits locally
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Lower Cox Street, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Scragged Oak
By ONS classification, Scragged Oak falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Scragged Oak. Scragged Oak's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Scragged Oak, 7% of the 1,856 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Scragged Oak has more choice than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Scragged Oak attend schools such as Rainham School for Girls (2.9 miles) and The Howard School (2.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Scragged Oak's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Scragged Oak is about 31 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Scragged Oak
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Scragged Oak helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Scragged Oak
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Scragged Oak. Scragged Oak 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. Census figures show 17.1% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,856 residents in Scragged Oak's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Scragged Oak is better served than 81% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Scragged Oak attend schools such as Rainham School for Girls (2.9 miles) and The Howard School (2.9 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Scragged Oak is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Scragged Oak is about 31 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Scragged Oak
The orthodontic landscape in Scragged Oak offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Scragged Oak
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 Scragged Oak. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scragged Oak
These local links are here for anyone comparing Scragged Oak, Kent against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Kemsley Street, Lower Cox Street, Bredhurst, Friningham, Lidsing, and Yelsted can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Scragged Oak
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scragged Oak often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scragged Oak?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scragged Oak is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (3.0 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scragged Oak?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Scragged Oak, 27 practices within 10 miles and 112 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scragged Oak?
The nearest practice to Scragged Oak that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 3.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.3 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (4.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scragged Oak, 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 Scragged Oak, Kent?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.