Orthodontic practices near Worms Hill
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Worms Hill, 18 practices within 10 and 71 practices within 20. The closest is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 3.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOKCranbrook | 3.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Orchard Dental PracticeMaidstone | 8.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (65 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 9.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 9.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 9.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 9.7 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 9.8 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Worms Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cranbrook, 3.1 miles south-east; the next are Maidstone (8.7 miles north) and Kent (9.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cranbrook | 1 | 3.1 miles south-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 8.7 miles north |
| Kent | 2 | 9.7 miles north |
| Royal Tunbridge Wells | 9 | 9.8 miles west |
| Rusthall | 1 | 10.1 miles west |
| Tonbridge | 7 | 10.2 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 Worms Hill
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), 14.6 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 14.6 miles north |
| Grosvenor House Orthodontic PracticeRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (337 reviews) | 9.8 miles west |
| Tunbridge Wells Dental CentreRoyal Tunbridge Wells | 5.0 (117 reviews) | 9.9 miles west |
| Riverside Dental Clinic TonbridgeTonbridge | 5.0 (100 reviews) | 10.6 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Worms Hill at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tunbridge Wells |
| 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 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,665 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 124 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice |
| Access within Kent | 433rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.8% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Cranbrook School — 3.1 miles Leigh Academy Mascalls — 5.3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, Cranbrook — 3 miles Orchard Dental Practice, Maidstone — 9 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 71 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 Worms Hill
The nearest practice to Worms Hill is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 3.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 71.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Orchard Dental Practice (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Worms Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 8.7 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 Worms Hill are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Worms Hill
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Local orthodontic signals in Worms Hill
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Worms Hill. The closest on record are TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 3 miles away; Orchard Dental Practice in Maidstone, about 9 miles away; and St. Michael's Dental Care in Kent, about 10 miles away.
Facts about Worms Hill
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The local picture in Worms Hill
Officially, Worms Hill is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Worms Hill's under-16 share sits at 21.1%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,665 residents in the neighbourhood around Worms Hill, 9.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.3% average across Kent. Families in Worms Hill are served by secondary schools including Cranbrook School (3.1 miles) and Leigh Academy Mascalls (5.3 miles). Worms Hill's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with England as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Worms Hill is about 36 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Worms Hill
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Worms Hill
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Worms Hill
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Frequently Asked Questions in Worms Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Worms Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Worms Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Worms Hill is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Orchard Dental Practice (8.7 miles) and Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone (9.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Worms Hill?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Worms Hill, 18 practices within 10 miles and 71 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Worms Hill?
The nearest practice to Worms Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is TOTAL ORTHODONTICS CRANBROOK, about 3.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Orchard Dental Practice (8.7 miles) and Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (9.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Worms Hill, Kent?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Worms Hill, Kent?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.