Orthodontic practices near Slade
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Slade; 14 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Repton Dental StudioAshford | 8.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (35 reviews) |
| Ashford Dental CareAshford | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (168 reviews) |
| Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice)Ashford | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (182 reviews) |
| BW HayesAshford | 8.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Wolseley Place Dental PracticeAshford | 8.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (10 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Slade with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 6.4 miles north; the next are Ashford (8.0 miles south-east) and Wye (8.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Ashford | 8 | 8.0 miles south-east |
| Wye | 2 | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 9.2 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 9.7 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 10.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Slade
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), 11.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.9 (261 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Slade 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 886th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lenham School — 3.0 miles The Sittingbourne School — 5.1 miles Fulston Manor School — 5.2 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 6 miles Repton Dental Studio, Ashford — 8 miles Kent Invisalign Centre, Wye — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 60 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 Slade
The nearest practice to Slade is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 6.4 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Slade list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Slade are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Slade to Bespoke Orthodontics is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Slade
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Orthodontist in Slade: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Slade understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Slade
By ONS classification, Slade falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Slade falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 14.7% of Slade's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Slade, 6.2% of the 2,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Slade usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Slade are served by secondary schools including The Lenham School (3.0 miles) and The Sittingbourne School (5.1 miles). Slade's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Slade is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What local practice data suggests in Slade
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Slade. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 6 miles away; Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 8 miles away; and Kent Invisalign Centre in Wye, about 9 miles away.
Local snapshot of Slade
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Slade
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Slade
Provision in Slade varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Slade is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Slade falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 14.7% of Slade's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Slade, 6.2% of the 2,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Slade; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Slade attend schools such as The Lenham School (3.0 miles) and The Sittingbourne School (5.1 miles). Slade'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 Slade is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Slade
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Slade
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Areas We Cover Around Slade
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Slade, Kent. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Warren Street, Payden Street, Wichling, Otterden, Seed, and Bluetown.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Slade
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Slade often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Slade?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Slade is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Repton Dental Studio (8.0 miles) and Ashford Dental Care (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Slade?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Slade, 14 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sittingbourne, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Slade?
The nearest practice to Slade that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Repton Dental Studio in Ashford, about 8.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Ashford Dental Care (8.7 miles) and Aligndent Ashford (Formerly The Orthodontic Practice) (8.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Slade, 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 Slade, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.