--- title: "Kentish Smiles Clinic | Orthodontist in Dartford" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kentish-smiles-clinic description: "Kentish Smiles Clinic is an orthodontic practice in Dartford. Rated 4.7/5 from 363 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Kentish Smiles Clinic 42-44 Lowfield St, Dartford DA1 1HD, UK, [Dartford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dartford) DA1 1HD 4.7 (363 reviews) Clear Aligners Invisalign NHS Braces [01322 950440](tel:01322 950440) [Visit Website](https://kentishsmiles.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=17499492529607510209&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:info@kentishsmiles.co.uk) ## About This Practice Kentish Smiles Clinic provides orthodontic treatment to patients in Dartford. The practice has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 363 reviews. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Other practices nearby include Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants in Dartford (under a mile away), Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & Invisalign in Dartford (under a mile away), and Dartford Road Dental Centre in Bexley (under a mile away). The practice is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Dartford, including this one. Both NHS and private treatment routes are available, subject to eligibility. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. Its 4.7 rating is below the review-weighted average of 4.8 across the practices we track in Dartford. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. You'll find the practice at 42-44 Lowfield St, Dartford DA1 1HD, UK, DA1 1HD. ## Kentish Smiles Clinic at a Glance | Address | 42-44 Lowfield St, Dartford DA1 1HD, UK, Dartford, DA1 1HD | | --- | --- | | Nation | England | | NHS dental services | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | | Public rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 363 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, Dartford — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Kentish Smiles Clinic Kentish Smiles Clinic sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,816 residents, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Dartford Science & Technology College is the closest secondary school, 0.3 miles from the practice. Patients here can choose from 4 other orthodontic practices within three miles. By public rating it is 4th of 5 rated practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is Royal London Dental Hospital, London, about 13 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,816 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 45.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Nearest secondary schools | Dartford Science & Technology College (0.3 miles); Dartford Grammar School (0.5 miles); Dartford Grammar School for Girls (0.6 miles) | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 4 (2 offer NHS, 4 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 4th of 5 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London (about 13 miles) | | Residents in DA1 | 9,791 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in DA1 | 23.3% | | Residents per square kilometre in DA1 | 5,427 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the DA1 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/da1) ## NHS Orthodontics in Dartford NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board. Kentish Smiles Clinic is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Kentish Smiles Clinic offer NHS treatment? Kentish Smiles Clinic offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Kentish Smiles Clinic offer? Kentish Smiles Clinic offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, and Clear Aligners. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Kentish Smiles Clinic offer payment plans? Kentish Smiles Clinic is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Is Kentish Smiles Clinic accessible? Kentish Smiles Clinic is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Kentish Smiles Clinic located? Kentish Smiles Clinic is located in Dartford. How many orthodontists are there in Dartford? We currently track 4 orthodontic practices in Dartford, of which Kentish Smiles Clinic is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Kentish Smiles Clinic? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay the NHS Band 3 charge, £332.10 in England from April 2026, which covers the whole course. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Kentish Smiles Clinic? The nearest other practices on our register are Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (Dartford, under a mile away), Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & Invisalign (Dartford, under a mile away), and Dartford Road Dental Centre (Bexley, under a mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Kentish Smiles Clinic, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Kentish Smiles Clinic on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Dartford View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/dartford) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [How to get NHS braces View](https://virtualconsultant.online/guides/how-to-get-nhs-braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Kentish Smiles Clinic on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 6 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants, under a mile away. | Practice | From Kentish Smiles Clinic | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dartford-dental-implant-centre-invisalign-and-dental-implants), Dartford | under a mile north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (1,313) | | [Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & Invisalign](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-avenue-dental-implants-invisalign), Dartford | under a mile north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (62) | | [Dartford Road Dental Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dartford-road-dental-centre), Bexley | under a mile north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends | 4.9 (340) | | [Smiledartford Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiledartford-dental-practice), Dartford | under a mile east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.6 (96) | | [The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-sandford-dental-implant-cosmetic-centre), Welling | 3.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (801) | | [Crook Log Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crook-log-dental-practice), Bexleyheath | 3.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (631) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Kentish Smiles Clinic. [Dartford Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants — Dartford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dartford-dental-implant-centre-invisalign-and-dental-implants) [Smile Avenue - Dental Implants & Invisalign — Dartford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-avenue-dental-implants-invisalign) [Dartford Road Dental Centre — Bexley (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dartford-road-dental-centre) [Smiledartford Dental Practice — Dartford (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smiledartford-dental-practice) [The Sandford Dental Implant & Cosmetic Centre — Welling (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-sandford-dental-implant-cosmetic-centre) [Crook Log Dental Practice — Bexleyheath (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crook-log-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Dartford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/dartford) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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