Orthodontic practices near Uplees
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Uplees; 7 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 6.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 6.0 miles west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDPWhitstable | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Social Six BracesWhitstable | 6.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 7.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (414 reviews) |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 9.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (464 reviews) |
| Castle Street Dental PracticeCanterbury | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (29 reviews) |
| Bradley & Partners Dental PracticeCanterbury | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.2 (44 reviews) |
| Burgate Dental Practice & Implant CentreCanterbury | 10.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (307 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Uplees with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 6.0 miles west; the next are Whitstable (6.7 miles east) and Canterbury (9.6 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 6.0 miles west |
| Whitstable | 3 | 6.7 miles east |
| Canterbury | 6 | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Upchurch | 1 | 11.1 miles west |
| Wye | 2 | 11.2 miles south |
| Sturry | 1 | 11.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Uplees
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant Center (5.0 from 213 reviews), 11.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.3 miles south |
| Anele de Novo Dental PracticeHerne Bay | 4.9 (915 reviews) | 12.5 miles east |
| St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral CentreCanterbury | 4.9 (464 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-east |
| Carbasse Implant & Dental CentreWhitstable | 4.9 (414 reviews) | 7.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Uplees 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,751 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 | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11% 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 | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Kent | 855th 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 secondary schools | Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School — 1.9 miles The Abbey School — 2.4 miles The Sittingbourne School — 5.0 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 2 schools, about 2,217 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 6 miles Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP, Whitstable — 7 miles St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre, Canterbury — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 65 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Faversham Smiles — 2 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 Uplees
The nearest practice to Uplees is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Repton Dental Studio (12.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (10.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Uplees list clear aligners, the nearest 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 Uplees are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, 7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Uplees to Bespoke Orthodontics is roughly 15 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 160 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Uplees
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Orthodontist in Uplees: Before booking anything in Uplees, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Kent.
Continue your local research
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Luddenham, Ospringe, Faversham, Deerton Street, Painter's Forstal, and Conyer.
Area profile for Uplees
By ONS classification, Uplees falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Uplees sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16% of Uplees's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Uplees, 7% of the 1,751 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Uplees has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Families in Uplees are served by secondary schools including Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (1.9 miles) and The Abbey School (2.4 miles). 2 secondary schools are within three miles. Uplees's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England.
Local snapshot of Uplees
The nearest other location we cover is Luddenham, around 1 km to the south-west.
Useful local orthodontic context for Uplees
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Uplees. The closest on record are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 6 miles away; Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP in Whitstable, about 7 miles away; and St Dunstans Dental Practice and Specialist Referral Centre in Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Uplees
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Uplees has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Uplees
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Uplees practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Uplees
Orthodontic treatment in Uplees is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Uplees follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Uplees. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Uplees
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Uplees, Kent. Related nearby location pages such as Luddenham, Ospringe, Faversham, Deerton Street, Painter's Forstal, and Conyer can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Uplees
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Uplees often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Uplees?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Uplees is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 6.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Dr P Downes BDS MGDS LDS DGDP (6.7 miles) and Social Six Braces (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Uplees?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Uplees, 7 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Sittingbourne, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Uplees?
The nearest practice to Uplees that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Carbasse Implant & Dental Centre in Whitstable, about 7.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Burgate Dental Practice & Implant Centre (10.1 miles) and Chopra & Associates Dental Surgeries (10.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Uplees, Kent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Uplees, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.