Orthodontic practices near Stiff Street
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Stiff Street, 26 practices within 10 and 95 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 2.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 2.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 4.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 6.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 7.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 7.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 7.5 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Stiff Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 2.7 miles north-east; the next are Upchurch (4.3 miles north-west) and Maidstone (6.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 2.7 miles north-east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 6.4 miles south-west |
| Chatham | 13 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 9.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Stiff 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 west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.2 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 10.1 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Stiff Street 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Kent | 369th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.7 miles away, closer than 60% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 35 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Westlands School — 1.8 miles Fulston Manor School — 2.1 miles Highsted Grammar School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 5 schools, about 6,291 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 3 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 4 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 95 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 Stiff Street
Stiff Street is 2.7 miles from Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 95.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kent Smile Studio (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Stiff Street list clear aligners, the nearest 4.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Stiff Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Stiff Street
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Orthodontist in Stiff Street: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Stiff Street. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
Local context for Stiff Street
The nearest other location we cover is Silver Street, around 1 km to the south.
Area profile for Stiff Street
Stiff 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. Census data puts 16.7% of Stiff Street's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,541 residents in Stiff Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Stiff Street attend schools such as Westlands School (1.8 miles) and Fulston Manor School (2.1 miles). 5 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Stiff Street is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Stiff Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 35 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Stiff Street
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Stiff Street itself. The nearest we do hold are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 4 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 6 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Silver Street, Borden, Bredgar, Deans Hill, Oad Street, and Chestnut Street as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Stiff Street
Starting orthodontic treatment in Stiff Street 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Stiff Street
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Stiff Street — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Stiff Street
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Stiff Street can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Stiff Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Stiff Street — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Stiff Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Stiff Street
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Stiff Street, Kent alone. This page links onward to Silver Street, Borden, Bredgar, Deans Hill, Oad Street, and Chestnut Street for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Stiff Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Stiff Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Stiff Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Stiff Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 2.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (4.3 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Stiff Street?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Stiff Street, 26 practices within 10 miles and 95 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Stiff Street?
The nearest practice to Stiff Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 4.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (6.4 miles) and Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (7.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Stiff 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 Stiff Street, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.