Orthodontic practices near Wallend
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Wallend; 32 practices within 10 and 84 practices within 20. The closest is Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, 5.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warwick Lodge Specialist DentistrySouthchurch Village | 5.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.9 (189 reviews) |
| Royal Mews Dental PracticeSouthend-on-Sea | 5.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Focus Dental - SouthendSouthend-on-Sea | 6.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (26 reviews) |
| Park House Dental HealthSouthchurch Village | 6.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.2 (29 reviews) |
| Chalkwell DentalWestcliff-on-Sea | 6.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (44 reviews) |
| Parmar DentalSouthend-on-Sea | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (527 reviews) |
| Focus Dental - ChalkwellWestcliff-on-Sea | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.5 (36 reviews) |
| Smiles on BroadwaySouthend-on-Sea | 6.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (59 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wallend with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Southchurch Village, 5.9 miles north; the next are Southend-on-Sea (5.9 miles north) and Westcliff-on-Sea (6.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Southchurch Village | 2 | 5.9 miles north |
| Southend-on-Sea | 5 | 5.9 miles north |
| Westcliff-on-Sea | 3 | 6.3 miles north |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 7.1 miles south |
| Upchurch | 1 | 7.2 miles south-west |
| Chatham | 12 | 7.7 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 Wallend
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smil Dental Clinic in Chatham (5.0 from 511 reviews), 7.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Belle Vue Dental and Skin ClinicCanvey Island | 5.0 (26 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Leigh Dental CentreWestcliff-on-Sea | 4.9 (963 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 9.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wallend 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,730 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 31% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 138 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Medway | 43rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 33 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | EKC Sheppey Secondary — 3.4 miles Leigh Academy Minster — 4.1 miles |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry, Southchurch Village — 6 miles Royal Mews Dental Practice, Southend-on-Sea — 6 miles Chalkwell Dental, Westcliff-on-Sea — 6 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 | 32 within 10 miles, 84 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 Wallend
From Wallend the nearest practice is Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, 5.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 84.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Royal Mews Dental Practice (5.9 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Wallend list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Wallend are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Wallend to Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry 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 150 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 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wallend
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Orthodontist in Wallend: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Wallend. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Medway.
Practice data for Wallend
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wallend. The nearest recorded are Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, about 6 miles away; Royal Mews Dental Practice in Southend-on-Sea, about 6 miles away; and Chalkwell Dental in Westcliff-on-Sea, about 6 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Grain, Port Victoria, Queenborough, Blue Town, Rushenden, and Mile Town are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Facts about Wallend
The nearest other location we cover is Grain, around 1 km to the north-east.
What official data says about Wallend
By ONS classification, Wallend falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Wallend falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. 21.9% of Wallend's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,730 residents in the neighbourhood around Wallend, 7.9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.8% average across Medway. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Wallend; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near Wallend attend schools such as EKC Sheppey Secondary (3.4 miles) and Leigh Academy Minster (4.1 miles). There are 110 schools and 52,482 pupils in Wallend's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Wallend sits among the more deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wallend is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wallend
The orthodontic landscape in Wallend offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Wallend
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Wallend — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wallend
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wallend helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Wallend 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 Wallend. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wallend
These local links are here for anyone comparing Wallend, Medway against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Grain, Port Victoria, Queenborough, Blue Town, Rushenden, and Mile Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wallend
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wallend often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wallend?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wallend is Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, about 5.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Royal Mews Dental Practice (5.9 miles) and Focus Dental - Southend (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wallend?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Wallend, 32 practices within 10 miles and 84 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Southchurch Village, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wallend?
The nearest practice to Wallend that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Warwick Lodge Specialist Dentistry in Southchurch Village, about 5.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Focus Dental - Southend (6.0 miles) and Park House Dental Health (6.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wallend, 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 Wallend, Medway?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.