Orthodontic practices near Sittingbourne
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Sittingbourne, 17 practices within 10 and 92 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 0.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 0.7 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 8.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 8.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 8.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Gillingham Dental Healthcare PracticeChatham | 8.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (379 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 8.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 8.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sittingbourne with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 0.7 miles north; the next are Upchurch (5.2 miles west) and Chatham (8.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 0.7 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.2 miles west |
| Chatham | 13 | 8.1 miles west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 8.6 miles south-west |
| Kent | 2 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 10.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sittingbourne
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), 8.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 8.8 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 9.4 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 11.0 miles west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 9.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sittingbourne 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 | 48,948 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,411 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 | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 36.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 33% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,664 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 69th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| 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 — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Borden Grammar School — 0.3 miles Highsted Grammar School — 0.6 miles Fulston Manor School — 0.6 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,291 pupils (DfE) |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 17 within 10 miles, 92 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | ME10, ME9 |
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 Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 17 practices, and within 20 there are 92.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Franklin House Dental Practice (8.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (11 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Sittingbourne list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sittingbourne are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sittingbourne
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Orthodontist in Sittingbourne: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Sittingbourne keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Sittingbourne or another part of Kent. Sittingbourne — a large town with a population of around 48,948 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local context for Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is home to around 48,948 people, classing it as a large town within Kent. Milton Regis is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Sittingbourne.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Milton Regis, Murston, Harman's Corner, Highsted, Howt Green, and Kemsley if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Sittingbourne falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.9% of the 1,411 residents in Sittingbourne's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Sittingbourne are served by secondary schools including Borden Grammar School (0.3 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Sittingbourne's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Sittingbourne is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Sittingbourne
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Sittingbourne or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 1 include private treatment signals. Nearby practice records include Bespoke Orthodontics.
The Orthodontic Journey in Sittingbourne
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sittingbourne can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins. People from Milton Regis, Murston and Harman's Corner regularly visit orthodontists in Sittingbourne.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Sittingbourne runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sittingbourne
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Sittingbourne can feel overwhelming at first. 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. People from Milton Regis, Murston and Harman's Corner regularly visit orthodontists in Sittingbourne.
Treatment Options in Sittingbourne — Local Context
There is 1 orthodontic practice in our database covering Sittingbourne. Sittingbourne 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 figures show 17.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,411 residents in the neighbourhood around Sittingbourne, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Sittingbourne are served by secondary schools including Borden Grammar School (0.3 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (0.6 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. Sittingbourne'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 Sittingbourne is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away. Across the 1 orthodontic practice we hold records for near Sittingbourne, 1 records private treatment. These counts come from what each practice publishes, so treat them as a starting point for enquiries rather than a complete picture of what is available. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces. People from Milton Regis, Murston, and Harman's Corner regularly make use of Sittingbourne's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sittingbourne. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sittingbourne
These local links are here for anyone comparing Sittingbourne, Kent against nearby alternatives. This page links onward to Milton Regis, Murston, Harman's Corner, Highsted, Howt Green, and Kemsley for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sittingbourne
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sittingbourne often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sittingbourne?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sittingbourne is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 0.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (5.2 miles) and Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sittingbourne?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Sittingbourne, 17 practices within 10 miles and 92 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sittingbourne?
The nearest practice to Sittingbourne that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (8.1 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (8.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sittingbourne, 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 Sittingbourne, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.