Orthodontic practices near Sole Street
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Sole Street, 39 practices within 10 and 185 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 2.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 2.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 3.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 3.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 3.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 4.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 5.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 5.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sole Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 2.8 miles north-west; the next are Chatham (4.8 miles east) and Swanscombe (4.8 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 2.8 miles north-west |
| Chatham | 13 | 4.8 miles east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 4.8 miles north-west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Rochester | 2 | 5.5 miles east |
| Grays | 8 | 6.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sole Street
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), 7.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 6.7 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 6.6 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 4.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sole Street at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gravesham |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 977 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,485 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 129 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 64% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 382nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meopham School — 1.7 miles Thamesview School — 2.4 miles Saint George's Church of England School — 2.8 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,849 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 3 miles GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — 5 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 185 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 Sole Street
Sole Street is 2.8 miles from Kreate Dental Gravesend, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 185.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (4.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Sole Street list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Sole Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sole Street
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Orthodontist in Sole Street: Before booking anything in Sole Street, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Sole Street with the wider Kent area. Sole Street — a small village with a population of around 977 — is covered on this page specifically.
Sole Street in numbers
Around 977 people live in Sole Street, which is a small village within Kent. Just under 1 km north, Round Street is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Sole Street in context
Sole Street — 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. Sole Street's under-16 share sits at 17.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,485 residents in the neighbourhood around Sole Street, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sole Street is better served than 64% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Sole Street are Meopham School (1.7 miles) and Thamesview School (2.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Sole Street falls in a less deprived area than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sole Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Sole Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Sole Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 3 miles away; GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 5 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 5 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Round Street, Gold Street, Henhurst, Henley Street, Singlewell, and Foxendown may also help.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Sole Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Sole Street 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Sole Street
Not every practice near Sole Street offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Sole Street as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Sole Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Sole Street's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,485 residents in the neighbourhood around Sole Street, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Sole Street has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 64% of towns in England. Families in Sole Street are served by secondary schools including Meopham School (1.7 miles) and Thamesview School (2.4 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Sole Street among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sole Street is about 21 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Sole Street
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Sole Street can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Sole Street
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 Sole Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sole Street
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Sole Street, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. Other local pages worth browsing include Round Street, Gold Street, Henhurst, Henley Street, Singlewell, and Foxendown.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sole Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sole Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sole Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sole Street is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 2.8 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.2 miles) and PMA Dental Care (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sole Street?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Sole Street, 39 practices within 10 miles and 185 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sole Street?
The nearest practice to Sole Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 3.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (3.5 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sole Street, Kent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sole Street, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.