Orthodontic practices near Upper Bush
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of Upper Bush, 43 practices within 10 and 165 practices within 20. The closest is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, 2.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 2.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 3.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 3.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 4.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
| Luton Arches DentalChatham | 4.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.8 (85 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Bush with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 2.8 miles north-east; the next are Rochester (3.7 miles east) and Gravesend (4.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 2.8 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 3.7 miles east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 4.7 miles north-west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 6.3 miles north-west |
| Swanscombe | 1 | 6.6 miles north-west |
| Grays | 6 | 8.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Bush
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), 5.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 5.0 miles south-east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 4.7 miles east |
| MedicaPlus GraysGrays | 5.0 (88 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 2.8 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Bush at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Medway |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 17.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,504 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 28.8% 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 | 229 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 | 14 practices, more than 83% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 23 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Strood — 2.0 miles Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School — 3.0 miles The Rochester Grammar School — 3.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,311 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | GM Dental And Implant Centre, Chatham — 3 miles David Austin Orthodontics, Rochester — 4 miles Kreate Dental Gravesend, Gravesend — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 43 within 10 miles, 165 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Louise Lunness-Barnes Dental Clinic — 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 Upper Bush
Upper Bush is 2.8 miles from GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 43 practices, and within 20 there are 165.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: GM Dental And Implant Centre (2.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Upper Bush list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Upper Bush are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Bush
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Orthodontist in Upper Bush: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Upper Bush, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Medway and the surrounding area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Upper Bush
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Bush. The nearest we do hold are GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 3 miles away; David Austin Orthodontics in Rochester, about 4 miles away; and Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 5 miles away.
Continue your local research
Pages for Lower Bush, North Halling, Shorne, Upper Halling, Cuxton, and Luddesdown follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What official data says about Upper Bush
Upper Bush's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Bush sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Bush's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,504 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Bush, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Upper Bush has more choice than 83% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Bush attend schools such as Leigh Academy Strood (2.0 miles) and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Upper Bush's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 52,482 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data ranks Upper Bush among England's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Bush is about 23 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
About Upper Bush
Lower Bush is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Upper Bush.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Bush
Many people in Upper Bush delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Upper Bush — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Bush Explained
Patients in Upper Bush have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Upper Bush — Local Context
Upper Bush has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Louise Lunness-Barnes Dental Clinic — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Upper Bush's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Bush sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Upper Bush's under-16 share sits at 17.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,504 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Bush, 8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (14), Upper Bush has more choice than 83% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Upper Bush are Leigh Academy Strood (2.0 miles) and Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (3.0 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 52,482 pupils across Upper Bush's Local Authority. Upper Bush's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Bush is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 23 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Bush itself. The nearest recorded are GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 3 miles away; David Austin Orthodontics in Rochester, about 4 miles away; and Kreate Dental Gravesend, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Bush. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Bush
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Bush, Medway with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Lower Bush, North Halling, Shorne, Upper Halling, Cuxton, and Luddesdown may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Bush
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Bush often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Bush?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Bush is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 2.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (3.7 miles) and Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group) (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Bush?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of Upper Bush, 43 practices within 10 miles and 165 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Bush?
The nearest practice to Upper Bush that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 2.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (3.7 miles) and ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Bush, Medway?
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 Upper Bush, Medway?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.