Orthodontic practices near Yelsted
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Yelsted, 27 practices within 10 and 107 practices within 20. The closest is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portman Smile Clinic BansteadUpchurch | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (261 reviews) |
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 4.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 4.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTREMaidstone | 4.6 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Franklin House Dental PracticeChatham | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (173 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 4.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
| Luton Arches DentalChatham | 5.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (85 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Yelsted with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Upchurch, 2.1 miles north; the next are Chatham (4.1 miles west) and Maidstone (4.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Upchurch | 1 | 2.1 miles north |
| Chatham | 13 | 4.1 miles west |
| Maidstone | 8 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Sittingbourne | 1 | 5.0 miles east |
| Kent | 2 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Rochester | 2 | 6.3 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 Yelsted
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), 4.1 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 4.1 miles west |
| Smil Dental ClinicChatham | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 6.1 miles north-west |
| GM Dental And Implant CentreChatham | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Yelsted at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Maidstone |
| 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 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,676 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 41 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Kent | 270th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 67% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Rainham — 2.2 miles Rainham School for Girls — 2.5 miles The Howard School — 2.5 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,057 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 2 miles Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 4 miles GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Maidstone — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 107 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 Yelsted
Yelsted is 2.1 miles from Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 107.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Kent Smile Studio (4.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; GM Dental And Implant Centre (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Yelsted list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Yelsted are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Yelsted
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Orthodontist in Yelsted: Before booking anything in Yelsted, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Kent.
Local treatment availability around Yelsted
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yelsted. The closest on record are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2 miles away; Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 4 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 5 miles away.
About Yelsted
The nearest other location we cover is Stockbury, around 1 km to the east.
The local picture in Yelsted
Yelsted's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Yelsted falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 14.7% of Yelsted's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Yelsted, 6.2% of the 2,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Yelsted has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 66% of towns in England. Families in Yelsted are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles) and Rainham School for Girls (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. National deprivation data ranks Yelsted among England's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Yelsted is Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 32 miles away.
Continue your local research
Related pages for Stockbury, Lower Cox Street, Meresborough, Hartlip, Kemsley Street, and Friningham are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in Yelsted Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Yelsted has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Yelsted — Local Context
What's available in Yelsted depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Yelsted as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Yelsted falls under NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Yelsted's under-16 share sits at 14.7%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Yelsted, 6.2% of the 2,676 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Kent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Yelsted has more choice than 66% of towns in England. Families in Yelsted are served by secondary schools including Leigh Academy Rainham (2.2 miles) and Rainham School for Girls (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. By national deprivation ranking, Yelsted sits among the more deprived areas of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Yelsted is about 32 miles from Royal London Dental Hospital in London. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Yelsted. The closest on record are Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2 miles away; Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 4 miles away; and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Maidstone, about 5 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Yelsted
Starting orthodontic treatment in Yelsted 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Yelsted
Treatment in Yelsted runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Yelsted. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Yelsted
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Yelsted, Kent alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Stockbury, Lower Cox Street, Meresborough, Hartlip, Kemsley Street, and Friningham.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Yelsted
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Yelsted often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Yelsted?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Yelsted is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Kent Smile Studio (4.1 miles) and Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist (4.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Yelsted?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Yelsted, 27 practices within 10 miles and 107 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Yelsted?
The nearest practice to Yelsted that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Portman Smile Clinic Banstead in Upchurch, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (4.4 miles) and GROVE GREEN ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Yelsted, Kent?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Yelsted, Kent?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.