Orthodontic practices near Ulcombe
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ulcombe; 12 practices within 10 and 72 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 5.8 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 6.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 6.5 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 6.6 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ulcombe with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 5.3 miles north-west; the next are Kent (6.6 miles north-west) and Cranbrook (9.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 5.3 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Ashford | 8 | 10.0 miles east |
| Chatham | 8 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 10.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ulcombe
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), 10.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-west |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 4.9 (261 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 4.9 (233 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ulcombe 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Population | 575 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,795 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 56 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 766th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 37 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Lenham School — 3.6 miles New Line Learning Academy — 5.3 miles Cornwallis Academy — 5.6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 5 miles Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone, Kent — 7 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 72 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 Ulcombe
From Ulcombe the nearest practice is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.3 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 72.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Orchard Dental Practice (5.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (10.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Ulcombe list clear aligners, the nearest 5.3 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 Ulcombe are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ulcombe to Orchard Dental Practice is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ulcombe
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Orthodontist in Ulcombe: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Ulcombe keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent. Ulcombe — a small village with a population of around 575 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Ulcombe
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ulcombe itself. The nearest recorded are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5 miles away; Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 7 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 9 miles away.
The local picture in Ulcombe
Ulcombe — 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 figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,795 residents in the neighbourhood around Ulcombe, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Ulcombe has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Families in Ulcombe are served by secondary schools including The Lenham School (3.6 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (5.3 miles). Ulcombe's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Ulcombe is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 37 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Ulcombe in numbers
Around 575 people live in Ulcombe, which is a small village within Kent. The nearest other location we cover is Fairbourne Heath, around 2 km to the north-east.
Keep exploring nearby
Pages for Fairbourne Heath, Chartway Street, Chegworth, Hearnden Green, Grafty Green, and Liverton Street follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ulcombe
Orthodontic treatment in Ulcombe is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Ulcombe follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ulcombe
The orthodontic landscape in Ulcombe offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Ulcombe — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ulcombe. By ONS classification, Ulcombe falls under 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 Ulcombe. Census figures show 15.5% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ulcombe, 5.9% of the 1,795 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Ulcombe; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Ulcombe attend schools such as The Lenham School (3.6 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (5.3 miles). National deprivation data puts Ulcombe close to the England median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ulcombe is about 37 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ulcombe. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5 miles away; Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 7 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 9 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 Ulcombe. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ulcombe
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ulcombe, Kent within a broader nearby area. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Fairbourne Heath, Chartway Street, Chegworth, Hearnden Green, Grafty Green, and Liverton Street.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ulcombe
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ulcombe often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ulcombe?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ulcombe is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (5.8 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ulcombe?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ulcombe, 12 practices within 10 miles and 72 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Maidstone, 5.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ulcombe?
The nearest practice to Ulcombe that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 5.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (5.8 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ulcombe, 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 Ulcombe, Kent?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.