Orthodontic practices near Swanton Street
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Swanton Street, 24 practices within 10 and 90 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 3.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 5.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 7.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Swanton Street with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 3.9 miles north-east; the next are Upchurch (5.3 miles north-west) and Maidstone (5.9 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 3.9 miles north-east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 5.9 miles west |
| Kent | 2 | 7.4 miles west |
| Chatham | 13 | 7.6 miles west |
| Rochester | 2 | 9.9 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 Swanton 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), 7.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 7.6 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 9.7 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 10.9 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 9.5 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Swanton 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 | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 564th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Fulston Manor School — 3.0 miles Westlands School — 3.1 miles Highsted Grammar School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,314 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 5 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 90 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 Swanton Street
The nearest practice to Swanton Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.9 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 90.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (7.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (10.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Swanton Street list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Swanton Street are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Swanton Street
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Orthodontist in Swanton Street: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Swanton Street. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Swanton Street itself or elsewhere in Kent.
Where Swanton Street sits locally
Just around 1 km north, Silver Street is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near Swanton Street
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Swanton Street. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 5 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 6 miles away.
Area profile for Swanton Street
Swanton Street is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Swanton Street's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,541 residents in the neighbourhood around Swanton Street, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. Secondary-age pupils near Swanton Street attend schools such as Fulston Manor School (3.0 miles) and Westlands School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Swanton Street is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Swanton Street is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Silver Street, Bedmonton, Bredgar, Deans Hill, Wormshill, and Bexon if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Swanton Street
Many people in Swanton Street delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in Swanton Street
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Swanton Street
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Swanton Street — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Swanton Street as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Swanton Street. Census data puts 16.7% of Swanton 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 Swanton Street's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Swanton Street are Fulston Manor School (3.0 miles) and Westlands School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Swanton Street is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Swanton Street is about 36 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Swanton Street Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Swanton Street has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Swanton Street
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Swanton 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 Swanton Street. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Swanton Street
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Swanton Street, Kent, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Silver Street, Bedmonton, Bredgar, Deans Hill, Wormshill, and Bexon.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Swanton Street
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Swanton Street often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Swanton Street?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Swanton Street is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (5.3 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Swanton Street?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Swanton Street, 24 practices within 10 miles and 90 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Swanton Street?
The nearest practice to Swanton Street that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (5.9 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Swanton 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 Swanton 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.