Orthodontic practices near Upper Upnor
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Upper Upnor, 41 practices within 10 and 136 practices within 20. The closest is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, 0.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enhance Smiles - East GrinsteadChatham | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.6 (52 reviews) |
| ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRERochester | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 0.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (511 reviews) |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | – |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 1.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 1.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
| Gillingham Dental Healthcare PracticeChatham | 1.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (379 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 1.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Upnor with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 0.7 miles south-west; the next are Rochester (0.7 miles south-west) and Upchurch (5.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 0.7 miles south-west |
| Upchurch | 1 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 6.8 miles west |
| Tilbury | 1 | 7.6 miles north-west |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 1 | 8.2 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 Upnor
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), 4.9 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 4.9 miles south |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 0.9 miles south-east |
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 9.5 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 1.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Upnor 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 19.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,530 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 33.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,152 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| Access within Medway | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.2% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 26 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Maritime Academy — 0.7 miles Waterfront UTC — 1.3 miles Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo — 1.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 12 schools, about 13,719 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead, Chatham — under a mile ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Rochester — under a mile Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 136 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 Upnor
Upper Upnor has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 136.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.6 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Upper Upnor list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Upnor are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 26 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Upnor
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Orthodontist in Upper Upnor: People weighing up braces or aligners in Upper Upnor can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Medway.
Practice data for Upper Upnor
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Upnor itself. The nearest recorded are Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, under a mile away; ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, under a mile away; and Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 5 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can also compare treatment pages for Lower Upnor, Wainscott, Chattenden, Noke Street, Rochester, and Cliffe Woods if you are weighing up more than one location.
Upper Upnor at a glance
Lower Upnor is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Upper Upnor.
Upper Upnor in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Upnor sits within NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.2% of Upper Upnor's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,530 residents in Upper Upnor's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.8% average across Medway. Upper Upnor has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. The closest secondary schools to Upper Upnor are Maritime Academy (0.7 miles) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. Upper Upnor's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 52,482 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Upnor sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Upnor is about 26 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Upnor
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Upnor is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Upnor
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Upper Upnor. Upper Upnor — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 19.2% of Upper Upnor's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Upnor, 7.2% of the 1,530 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.8% average across Medway, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (15), Upper Upnor has more choice than 85% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Upper Upnor attend schools such as Maritime Academy (0.7 miles) and Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles). 12 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 110 schools and 52,482 pupils in Upper Upnor's Local Authority area, per DfE data. Upper Upnor falls in a more deprived area than most of England, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Upnor is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 26 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Upnor Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Upper Upnor can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Upnor
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Upnor — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Upnor. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Upnor
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Upnor, Medway with surrounding locations. This page links onward to Lower Upnor, Wainscott, Chattenden, Noke Street, Rochester, and Cliffe Woods for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Upnor
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Upnor often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Upnor?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Upnor is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.7 miles) and Smil Dental Clinic (0.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Upnor?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Upper Upnor, 41 practices within 10 miles and 136 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Upnor?
The nearest practice to Upper Upnor that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead in Chatham, about 0.7 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ROCHESTER ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (0.7 miles) and GM Dental And Implant Centre (1.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Upnor, Medway?
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 Upnor, Medway?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.