Orthodontic practices near Upper Fant
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Upper Fant, 26 practices within 10 and 87 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, 0.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 0.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 0.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 0.5 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 0.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 1.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 1.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Fant with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Maidstone, 0.2 miles south-east; the next are Kent (0.2 miles east) and Chatham (5.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Maidstone | 8 | 0.2 miles south-east |
| Kent | 2 | 0.2 miles east |
| Chatham | 13 | 5.0 miles north |
| Upchurch | 1 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Rochester | 2 | 8.5 miles north |
| Tonbridge | 4 | 10.8 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Fant
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 north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 5.0 miles north |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 9.2 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 8.7 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 7.8 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Fant 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% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,741 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 | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 34.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,524 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8% 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 — 0.1 miles St Augustine Academy — 0.2 miles St Simon Stock Catholic School — 0.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 14,461 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — under a mile Kent Orthodontics, Maidstone — under a mile Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 87 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 Upper Fant
The nearest practice to Upper Fant is Kent Orthodontics 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 87.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Art Dental and Beauty (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (8.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Upper Fant list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 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 Upper Fant are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, 1.1 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 Upper Fant
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Orthodontist in Upper Fant: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Upper Fant understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
About Upper Fant
Just under 1 km east, Lower Fant is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Upper Fant
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Upper Fant. The nearest we do hold are St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, under a mile away; Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, under a mile away; and Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 5 miles away.
The local picture in Upper Fant
Upper Fant — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. 20% of Upper Fant's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Fant, 8% of the 1,741 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (11), Upper Fant has more choice than 77% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Fant attend schools such as Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.1 miles) and St Augustine Academy (0.2 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Fant sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Fant is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Lower Fant, Tovil, Dean Street, Maidstone, Fremlin Walk, and Kent.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Fant
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Fant can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Fant
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Upper Fant. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Fant sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20% of Upper Fant's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Fant, 8% of the 1,741 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Fant has 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 77% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Upper Fant are Oakwood Park Grammar School (0.1 miles) and St Augustine Academy (0.2 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Fant sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Fant is about 30 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Fant
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Fant offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Upper Fant
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 Upper Fant practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Fant. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Fant
If Upper Fant, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Other local pages worth browsing include Lower Fant, Tovil, Dean Street, Maidstone, Fremlin Walk, and Kent.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Fant
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Fant often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Fant?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Fant is Kent Orthodontics in Maidstone, about 0.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St. Michael's Dental Care (0.2 miles) and Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone (0.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Fant?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Upper Fant, 26 practices within 10 miles and 87 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Fant?
The nearest practice to Upper Fant that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (1.1 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Fant, 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 Upper Fant, Kent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.