Orthodontic practices near Southfleet
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Southfleet, 39 practices within 10 and 229 practices within 20. The closest is Kreate Dental Gravesend, 1.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 1.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 1.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| PMA Dental CareGravesend | 2.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (242 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 2.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (762 reviews) |
| Elite Dental StudioTilbury | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (463 reviews) |
| Grays Dental CentreGrays | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.5 (77 reviews) |
| MedicIn Dental ClinicGrays | 4.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Southfleet with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Gravesend, 1.4 miles east; the next are Swanscombe (2.1 miles north) and Tilbury (3.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Gravesend | 4 | 1.4 miles east |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
| Tilbury | 1 | 3.5 miles north-east |
| Grays | 8 | 3.9 miles north |
| Dartford | 4 | 4.0 miles west |
| Bexley | 1 | 5.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Southfleet
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 4.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 9.4 miles south-west |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 4.7 miles west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 8.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Southfleet at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Dartford |
| 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 |
| Population | 918 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,803 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 195 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 89% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 159th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 76% 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 — 18 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Northfleet School for Girls — 1.1 miles Northfleet Technology College — 1.3 miles Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 schools, about 10,053 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 1 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 2 miles Elite Dental Studio, Tilbury — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 within 10 miles, 229 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 Southfleet
Southfleet is 1.4 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 229.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Southfleet list clear aligners, the nearest 1.6 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 Southfleet are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, 1.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Southfleet
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Orthodontist in Southfleet: This page was put together for people in Southfleet who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Southfleet or another part of Kent. Southfleet — a small village with a population of around 918 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Betsham, Northfleet Green, Ebbsfleet Valley, New Barn, Wombwell Park, and Longfield.
What local practice data suggests in Southfleet
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Southfleet itself. The nearest we do hold are Kreate Dental Gravesend, about a mile away; Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 2 miles away; and Elite Dental Studio in Tilbury, about 4 miles away.
A quick look at Southfleet
With a population of roughly 918, Southfleet is a small village within Kent. Just under 1 km west, Betsham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Southfleet in context
ONS classifies Southfleet as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Southfleet falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 14.7% of Southfleet's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Southfleet, 5.9% of the 1,803 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Southfleet has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Southfleet are Northfleet School for Girls (1.1 miles) and Northfleet Technology College (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data puts Southfleet close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Southfleet is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Southfleet
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Southfleet helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Southfleet
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Southfleet. Southfleet — 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. Census data puts 14.7% of Southfleet's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Southfleet, 5.9% of the 1,803 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Southfleet has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Southfleet are Northfleet School for Girls (1.1 miles) and Northfleet Technology College (1.3 miles). 9 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Southfleet is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Southfleet is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 18 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Southfleet
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Southfleet has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Southfleet
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Southfleet. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Southfleet
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Southfleet, Kent. Nearby pages covering Betsham, Northfleet Green, Ebbsfleet Valley, New Barn, Wombwell Park, and Longfield may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Southfleet
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Southfleet often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Southfleet?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Southfleet is Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 1.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (1.6 miles) and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Southfleet?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Southfleet, 39 practices within 10 miles and 229 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Southfleet?
The nearest practice to Southfleet that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parrock Dental & Implant Centres in Gravesend, about 1.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) (2.1 miles) and PMA Dental Care (2.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Southfleet, 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 Southfleet, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.