Orthodontic practices near Upper Rodmersham
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Rodmersham, 4 practices within 10 and 73 practices within 20. The closest is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bespoke OrthodonticsSittingbourne | 3.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 1.0 (1 review) |
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 7.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 9.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Fresh Dental & Implant ClinicMaidstone | 10.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (261 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 10.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 10.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 10.3 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 10.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Rodmersham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Sittingbourne, 3.0 miles north-west; the next are Upchurch (7.2 miles north-west) and Maidstone (9.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Maidstone | 7 | 9.0 miles west |
| Chatham | 11 | 10.1 miles north-west |
| Kent | 2 | 10.5 miles west |
| Ashford | 4 | 11.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Rodmersham
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), 10.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 10.3 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 11.6 miles north-west |
| Wye Dental - Invisalign® and Implant CenterWye | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-east |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Rodmersham 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,541 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 | 9.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% 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 | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 419th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 38 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Sittingbourne School — 1.7 miles Fulston Manor School — 1.9 miles Highsted Grammar School — 1.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 4,601 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bespoke Orthodontics, Sittingbourne — 3 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 7 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 9 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 73 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 Rodmersham
The nearest practice to Upper Rodmersham is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 73.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kent Smile Studio (10.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Ashford Dental Care (12 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Upper Rodmersham list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Rodmersham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 38 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Rodmersham
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Orthodontist in Upper Rodmersham: Before booking anything in Upper Rodmersham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Kent and the surrounding area.
What official data says about Upper Rodmersham
Officially, Upper Rodmersham is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Rodmersham falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Upper Rodmersham's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Rodmersham, 7% of the 1,541 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Rodmersham attend schools such as The Sittingbourne School (1.7 miles) and Fulston Manor School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Rodmersham sits close to the England average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Rodmersham is about 38 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Local context for Upper Rodmersham
Just around 1 km north, Rodmersham is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Related pages for Rodmersham, Dungate, Kingsdown, Rodmersham Green, Bapchild, and Bluetown are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Upper Rodmersham
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Rodmersham itself. The nearest we do hold are Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3 miles away; Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 9 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Rodmersham Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Rodmersham can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Rodmersham
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Rodmersham
Starting orthodontic treatment in Upper Rodmersham can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Rodmersham
Practices serving Upper Rodmersham differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Rodmersham sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.7% of Upper Rodmersham's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,541 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Rodmersham, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.3% average across Kent. The closest secondary schools to Upper Rodmersham are The Sittingbourne School (1.7 miles) and Fulston Manor School (1.9 miles). 4 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Rodmersham's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Rodmersham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Rodmersham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Rodmersham
If Upper Rodmersham, Kent is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Rodmersham, Dungate, Kingsdown, Rodmersham Green, Bapchild, and Bluetown.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Rodmersham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Rodmersham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Rodmersham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Rodmersham is Bespoke Orthodontics in Sittingbourne, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead (7.2 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (9.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Rodmersham?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Upper Rodmersham, 4 practices within 10 miles and 73 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Rodmersham?
The nearest practice to Upper Rodmersham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 7.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (9.0 miles) and Fresh Dental & Implant Clinic (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Rodmersham, 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 Upper Rodmersham, Kent?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.