Orthodontic practices near Teynham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Teynham, 5 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 3.6 miles west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 9.4 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 9.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| Kent Invisalign CentreWye | 11.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | – |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 11.5 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 11.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Teynham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 3.6 miles west; the next are Upchurch (8.7 miles west) and Whitstable (9.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 3.6 miles west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 8.7 miles west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 9.4 miles east |
| Wye | 2 | 11.5 miles south-east |
| Maidstone | 2 | 11.5 miles west |
| Chatham | 9 | 11.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Teynham
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), 12.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 12.8 miles north-west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 11.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Teynham 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 2,687 |
| Residents under 16 | 21.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,104 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,112 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 501st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.6 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 40 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sittingbourne School — 2.4 miles Highsted Grammar School — 3.1 miles Fulston Manor School — 3.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,556 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 4 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 9 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 68 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 Teynham
The nearest practice to Teynham is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.6 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Franklin House Dental Practice (11.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (12.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Teynham list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 Teynham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 40 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Teynham
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Orthodontist in Teynham: This page was put together for people in Teynham who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Teynham itself or elsewhere in Kent. Teynham — a small village with a population of around 2,687 — is covered on this page specifically.
Teynham in context
Teynham is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Teynham. 21.6% of Teynham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.1% of the 2,104 residents in Teynham's census neighbourhood, above the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Teynham are The Sittingbourne School (2.4 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Teynham sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Teynham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Facts about Teynham
Teynham has a population of around 2,687, making it a small village within Kent. Barrow Green is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Teynham.
What we know about practices near Teynham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Teynham. The nearest recorded are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 4 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 9 miles away; and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 9 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for Barrow Green, Lewson Street, Deerton Street, Tickham, Bax, and Bogle if you are weighing up more than one location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Teynham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Teynham helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Teynham
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Teynham. Teynham is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Teynham falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 21.6% of Teynham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Teynham, 8.1% of the 2,104 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. The closest secondary schools to Teynham are The Sittingbourne School (2.4 miles) and Highsted Grammar School (3.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Teynham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Teynham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 40 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Teynham
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Teynham 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 Teynham
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Teynham — 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 Teynham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Teynham
These links help widen your research beyond Teynham, Kent if you're open to travelling a little further. Other local pages worth browsing include Barrow Green, Lewson Street, Deerton Street, Tickham, Bax, and Bogle.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Teynham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Teynham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Teynham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Teynham is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (8.7 miles) and Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (9.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Teynham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Teynham, 5 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Teynham?
The nearest practice to Teynham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 8.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre (9.7 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (11.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Teynham, Kent?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Teynham, Kent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.