Orthodontic practices near Wouldham
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Wouldham, 32 practices within 10 and 143 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, 3.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 3.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 3.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 3.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 3.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (659 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 3.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
| David Austin OrthodonticsRochester | 3.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Luton Arches DentalChatham | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.8 (85 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wouldham with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 3.0 miles east; the next are Rochester (3.7 miles north-east) and Maidstone (5.8 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham | 13 | 3.0 miles east |
| Rochester | 2 | 3.7 miles north-east |
| Maidstone | 8 | 5.8 miles south |
| Kent | 2 | 5.9 miles south |
| Upchurch | 1 | 6.7 miles east |
| Gravesend | 4 | 7.1 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 Wouldham
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), 3.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 3.0 miles east |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 4.8 miles north-east |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 3.4 miles north |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wouldham at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Tonbridge and Malling |
| 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 | Around the England average |
| Population | 1,253 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 33.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 479 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 85% of towns in England |
| 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 | 6.4% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Holmesdale School — 2.0 miles The Thomas Aveling School — 2.1 miles Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School — 2.2 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 8 schools, about 8,156 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 3 miles David Austin Orthodontics, Rochester — 4 miles Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, Maidstone — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 143 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 Wouldham
Wouldham is 3 miles from Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 143.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kent Smile Studio (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (3.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Wouldham list clear aligners, the nearest 3 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 Wouldham are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, 3.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wouldham
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Orthodontist in Wouldham: Before booking anything in Wouldham, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Kent, not just Wouldham. Wouldham — a small village with a population of around 1,253 — is covered on this page specifically.
Useful local orthodontic context for Wouldham
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Wouldham. The nearest recorded are Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3 miles away; David Austin Orthodontics in Rochester, about 4 miles away; and Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 6 miles away.
About Wouldham
With a population of roughly 1,253, Wouldham is a small village within Kent. The nearest other location we cover is Halling, under 1 km to the west.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Halling, Peters Village, Cuxton, Holborough, North Halling, and Burham if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Wouldham in context
ONS classifies Wouldham as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wouldham. Wouldham's under-16 share sits at 20.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,417 residents in Wouldham's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Kent. Wouldham has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Secondary-age pupils near Wouldham attend schools such as The Holmesdale School (2.0 miles) and The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wouldham is roughly mid-table for England. The nearest university dental hospital to Wouldham is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Wouldham
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wouldham helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wouldham
Treatment in Wouldham runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Wouldham
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Wouldham can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Wouldham — Local Context
Not every practice near Wouldham offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. ONS classifies Wouldham as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Wouldham. 20.6% of Wouldham's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wouldham, 6.4% of the 1,417 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Wouldham has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 85% of towns in England. Families in Wouldham are served by secondary schools including The Holmesdale School (2.0 miles) and The Thomas Aveling School (2.1 miles). 8 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Wouldham is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Wouldham is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wouldham itself. The nearest we do hold are Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3 miles away; David Austin Orthodontics in Rochester, about 4 miles away; and Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, about 6 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wouldham. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wouldham
This section helps connect Wouldham, Kent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Halling, Peters Village, Cuxton, Holborough, North Halling, and Burham.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Wouldham
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wouldham often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wouldham?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wouldham is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 3.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group) (3.3 miles) and Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, Rochester (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wouldham?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Wouldham, 32 practices within 10 miles and 143 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wouldham?
The nearest practice to Wouldham that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is GM Dental And Implant Centre in Chatham, about 3.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ashley Lupin and Associates (3.5 miles) and Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead (4.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wouldham, Kent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Wouldham, Kent?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.