Orthodontic practices near Tovil
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Tovil, 26 practices within 10 and 86 practices within 20. The closest is Art Dental and Beauty in Maidstone, 0.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 0.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 0.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 0.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 0.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 1.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 1.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tovil with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 0.7 miles north-east; the next are Kent (0.7 miles north) and Chatham (5.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 0.7 miles north-east |
| Kent | 2 | 0.7 miles north |
| Chatham | 13 | 5.6 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 8.3 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 9.1 miles north |
| Tonbridge | 4 | 10.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tovil
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), 5.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 5.6 miles north |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 9.8 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 9.4 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tovil at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maidstone |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,353 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 38.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,296 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 75% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 69th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Oakwood Park Grammar School — 0.8 miles St Augustine Academy — 1.0 miles Maidstone Grammar School — 1.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 13,545 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — under a mile Art Dental and Beauty, Maidstone — under a mile Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 86 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 Tovil
The nearest practice to Tovil is Art Dental and Beauty in Maidstone, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 86.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Art Dental and Beauty (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (9.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Tovil list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Tovil are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, 1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tovil
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Orthodontist in Tovil: Before booking anything in Tovil, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Kent.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Fant, Dean Street, Maidstone, Upper Fant, Fremlin Walk, and Kent if you are weighing up more than one location.
Tovil in numbers
Lower Fant is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Tovil.
Local treatment availability around Tovil
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tovil. The closest on record are St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, under a mile away; Art Dental and Beauty in Maidstone, under a mile away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 6 miles away.
What official data says about Tovil
ONS classifies Tovil as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 20.9% of Tovil's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,353 residents in the neighbourhood around Tovil, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Tovil has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 75% of towns in England. Families in Tovil are served by secondary schools including Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.8 miles) and St Augustine Academy (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Tovil sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Tovil is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Tovil
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tovil can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tovil
Not every practice near Tovil offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Tovil sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 20.9% of Tovil's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,353 residents in the neighbourhood around Tovil, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Tovil has more choice than 75% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Tovil attend schools such as Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.8 miles) and St Augustine Academy (1.0 miles). 11 secondary schools are within three miles. Tovil's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tovil is about 30 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Tovil Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tovil 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Tovil
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Tovil — 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 Tovil. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tovil
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Tovil, Kent. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lower Fant, Dean Street, Maidstone, Upper Fant, Fremlin Walk, and Kent.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tovil
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tovil often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tovil?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tovil is Art Dental and Beauty in Maidstone, about 0.7 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Kent Orthodontics (0.7 miles) and St. Michael's Dental Care (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tovil?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Tovil, 26 practices within 10 miles and 86 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tovil?
The nearest practice to Tovil that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, about 1.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (1.1 miles) and Orchard Dental Practice (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tovil, Kent?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tovil, Kent?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.