Orthodontic practices near Underling Green
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Underling Green, 12 practices within 10 and 68 practices within 20. The closest is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 5.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 5.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Underling Green with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 4.5 miles north; the next are Kent (5.5 miles north) and Cranbrook (6.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 4.5 miles north |
| Kent | 2 | 5.5 miles north |
| Cranbrook | 1 | 6.6 miles south |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 10.0 miles west |
| Chatham | 1 | 10.4 miles north |
| Rusthall | 1 | 11.1 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Underling Green
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), 10.4 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.4 miles north |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 11.3 miles west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 10.5 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Underling Green 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,835 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.5% 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 | 64 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 665th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cornwallis Academy — 2.8 miles New Line Learning Academy — 4.1 miles Maidstone Grammar School — 5.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,402 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 4 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 6 miles TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 12 within 10 miles, 68 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Maidstone Dental Clinic — 4 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 Underling Green
Underling Green is 4.5 miles from Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 12 practices, and within 20 there are 68.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Dental Practice (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Underling Green list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Underling Green are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, 4.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Underling Green
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Orthodontist in Underling Green: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Underling Green understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Kent.
Practice data for Underling Green
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Underling Green. The nearest we do hold are Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4 miles away; St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 6 miles away; and TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 7 miles away.
What official data says about Underling Green
ONS classifies Underling Green as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Underling Green sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.6% of Underling Green's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,835 residents in the neighbourhood around Underling Green, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Underling Green are served by secondary schools including Cornwallis Academy (2.8 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Underling Green's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Underling Green is about 33 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
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About Underling Green
Milebush is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Underling Green.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Underling Green
The orthodontic landscape in Underling Green offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Underling Green
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Underling Green
Orthodontic treatment in Underling Green is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Underling Green
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Underling Green
There's no orthodontist on record in Underling Green itself; the nearest dentist, Maidstone Dental Clinic, is about 4 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Underling Green 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 figures show 18.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Underling Green, 7.8% of the 1,835 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Families in Underling Green are served by secondary schools including Cornwallis Academy (2.8 miles) and New Line Learning Academy (4.1 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Underling Green is roughly mid-table for England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Underling Green is about 33 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Underling Green. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Underling Green
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Underling Green, Kent. If you're still deciding, related pages for Milebush, St Ann's Green, Wanshurst Green, Bogden, Marden, and Marden Thorn may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Underling Green
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Underling Green often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Underling Green?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Underling Green is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Art Dental and Beauty (5.4 miles) and College Dental Surgeries (5.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Underling Green?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Underling Green, 12 practices within 10 miles and 68 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Underling Green?
The nearest practice to Underling Green that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 4.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (5.6 miles) and Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Underling Green, Kent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Underling Green, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.