Orthodontic practices near Sutton at Hone
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Sutton at Hone, 41 practices within 10 and 287 practices within 20. The closest is Smiledartford Dental Practice, 2.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smiledartford Dental PracticeDartford | 2.2 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (96 reviews) |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) |
| Kentish Smiles ClinicDartford | 2.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (363 reviews) |
| Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & InvisalignDartford | 2.5 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (62 reviews) |
| Dartford Road Dental CentreBexley | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (340 reviews) |
| Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)Swanscombe | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (105 reviews) |
| Kreate Dental GravesendGravesend | 4.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (228 reviews) |
| Parrock Dental & Implant CentresGravesend | 5.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (246 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Sutton at Hone with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dartford, 2.2 miles north; the next are Bexley (3.0 miles north-west) and Swanscombe (4.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford | 4 | 2.2 miles north |
| Bexley | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 4.9 miles east |
| Welling | 4 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Grays | 8 | 5.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Sutton at Hone
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is MedicaPlus Grays (5.0 from 88 reviews), 6.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 6.0 miles north-east |
| AR Smiles Otford - Implant , Invisalign & Cosmetic DentistSevenoaks | 5.0 (85 reviews) | 7.2 miles south |
| Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsDartford | 4.9 (1,313 reviews) | 2.5 miles north-west |
| The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic CentreWelling | 4.9 (801 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Sutton at Hone 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,158 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 593 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 291st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 15 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy — 1.8 miles Wilmington Grammar School for Boys — 2.3 miles Leigh Academy Wilmington — 2.4 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 9,861 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smiledartford Dental Practice, Dartford — 2 miles Dartford Road Dental Centre, Bexley — 3 miles Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics), Swanscombe — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 287 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 Sutton at Hone
The nearest practice to Sutton at Hone is Smiledartford Dental Practice, 2.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 287.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Parrock Dental & Implant Centres (5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Crook Log Dental Practice (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Sutton at Hone list clear aligners, the nearest 2.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Sutton at Hone are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Sutton at Hone
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Orthodontist in Sutton at Hone: Before booking anything in Sutton at Hone, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Nearby location pages including South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Darenth, Darenth Valley, Questor, and Clement Street can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Area profile for Sutton at Hone
Sutton at Hone's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Sutton at Hone sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.9% of Sutton at Hone's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Sutton at Hone, 5.8% of the 1,158 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Sutton at Hone is better served than 66% of towns in England. Families in Sutton at Hone are served by secondary schools including Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (1.8 miles) and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (2.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Sutton at Hone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Sutton at Hone is about 15 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for Sutton at Hone
Heading south-east for around 1 km brings you to South Darenth, the closest linked location.
Local treatment availability around Sutton at Hone
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Sutton at Hone. The nearest recorded are Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 3 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 4 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Sutton at Hone
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Sutton at Hone helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Sutton at Hone — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Sutton at Hone
The orthodontic landscape in Sutton at Hone offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Sutton at Hone — Local Context
Not every practice near Sutton at Hone offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Sutton at Hone — larger 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 18.9% of Sutton at Hone's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,158 residents in Sutton at Hone's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Sutton at Hone has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Families in Sutton at Hone are served by secondary schools including Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (1.8 miles) and Wilmington Grammar School for Boys (2.3 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. Sutton at Hone's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Sutton at Hone is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 15 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Sutton at Hone itself. The closest on record are Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 2 miles away; Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley, about 3 miles away; and Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) in Swanscombe, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Sutton at Hone. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Sutton at Hone
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Sutton at Hone, Kent within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include South Darenth, Horton Kirby, Darenth, Darenth Valley, Questor, and Clement Street.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Sutton at Hone
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Sutton at Hone often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Sutton at Hone?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Sutton at Hone is Smiledartford Dental Practice, about 2.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (2.5 miles) and Kentish Smiles Clinic (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Sutton at Hone?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Sutton at Hone, 41 practices within 10 miles and 287 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Sutton at Hone?
The nearest practice to Sutton at Hone that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, about 2.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Kentish Smiles Clinic (2.5 miles) and Dartford Road Dental Centre (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Sutton at Hone, Kent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Sutton at Hone, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.