Orthodontic practices near South Street
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of South Street; 48 practices within 10 and 189 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 5.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 5.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 6.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 7.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 7.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (85 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 7.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to South Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 5.3 miles north; the next are Chatham (6.8 miles north-east) and Swanscombe (7.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 5.3 miles north |
| Chatham | 10 | 6.8 miles north-east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 7.0 miles north |
| Sevenoaks | 4 | 7.4 miles west |
| Rochester | 2 | 7.7 miles east |
| Tilbury | 1 | 7.8 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of South 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), 7.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.7 miles east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 7.4 miles west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 8.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
South 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,622 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 196 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 766th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 21 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Meopham School — 1.4 miles Leigh Academy Longfield — 3.6 miles Wrotham School — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 905 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 5 miles GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — 7 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 48 within 10 miles, 189 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | New Ash Green Dental Centre — 2 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 South Street
The nearest practice to South Street is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 5.3 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 48 practices, and within 20 there are 189.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around South Street list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around South Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from South Street to Kreate Dental Gravesend is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In South Street
Kent12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in South Street
Orthodontist in South Street: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in South Street. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
Local context for South Street
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to New Street, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in South Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in South Street. The nearest we do hold are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 5 miles away; GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 7 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 7 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Culverstone Green, New Street, Meopham Green, Vigo Village, Harvel, and Hodsoll Street as well as this one.
What official data says about South Street
ONS classifies South Street as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in South Street falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 17.7% of South Street's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around South Street, 8.4% of the 1,622 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in South Street usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. The closest secondary schools to South Street are Meopham School (1.4 miles) and Leigh Academy Longfield (3.6 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. National deprivation data ranks South Street among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, South Street is about 21 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Orthodontic Treatments in South Street
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in South Street 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. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in South Street offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for South Street
Orthodontic treatment in South Street is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in South Street follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around South Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around South Street
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place South Street, Kent within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Culverstone Green, New Street, Meopham Green, Vigo Village, Harvel, and Hodsoll Street may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in South Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in South Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to South Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to South Street is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 5.3 miles to the north. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5.8 miles) and PMA Dental Care (6.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near South Street?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of South Street, 48 practices within 10 miles and 189 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Gravesend, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near South Street?
The nearest practice to South Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 5.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include PMA Dental Care (6.3 miles) and Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (6.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in South Street, Kent?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in South Street, 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.