--- title: "Orthodontists in Chatham, Medway | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chatham description: "Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Chatham, Medway: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Chatham Compare 13 orthodontic practices in Chatham, Medway by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Chatham](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/chatham) ## Compare Orthodontists in Chatham 13 practices are on our register for Chatham. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ashley Lupin and Associates](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/ashley-lupin-and-associates) ME4 4RH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.6 (764 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/enhance-smiles-east-grinstead) RH19 3BL | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 3.6 (52 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Franklin House Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/franklin-house-dental-practice) ME7 4DF | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.7 (173 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Gillingham Dental Healthcare Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gillingham-dental-healthcare-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (379 reviews) | Under a mile | | [GM Dental And Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gm-dental-and-implant-centre) EN5 4BE | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (659 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Instant Dental Chatham \| Emergency Dentist](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/instant-dental-chatham-emergency-dentist) | Not listed | Private | 4.2 (10 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Kent Smile Studio](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/kent-smile-studio) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | Private | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/leverstock-green-dental-practice-oradent-group) | Not listed | Private | 4.8 (145 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Luton Arches Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/luton-arches-dental) | Not listed | Private | 3.8 (85 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Medway Maritime Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/medway-maritime-hospital) | Not listed | Private | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/nelson-road-dental-implant-centre-gillingham-invisalign-and-dental-implants) ME7 4NB | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (959 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Smil Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smil-dental-clinic) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (511 reviews) | 1 miles | | [Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, Rochester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smileology-thorndike-dental-and-implant-centre-rochester) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (617 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Chatham 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of England | | Population | 75,509 | | Residents under 16 | 23.1% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,764 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 43.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 49.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,359 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 21.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England | | Access within Medway | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 43 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.2 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.8% across neighbourhoods in Medway | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 27 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Brompton Academy — 0.5 miles Fort Pitt Grammar School — 0.7 miles The Victory Academy — 0.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 16 schools, about 17,163 pupils (DfE) | | Schools in council area | 110 schools, 52,482 pupils (DfE) | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Gillingham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/gillingham) [Rochester](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rochester) [Lower Upnor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-upnor) [Troy Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/troy-town) [Upper Upnor](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/upper-upnor) [Capstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/capstone) [All Areas in Medway](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/medway) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Chatham How many orthodontists are there in Chatham? There are 13 orthodontic practices on our register for Chatham, 4 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Chatham offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Chatham: Ashley Lupin and Associates, Enhance Smiles - East Grinstead, GM Dental And Implant Centre, Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Chatham has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Kent Smile Studio has the highest average rating on our register for Chatham: 5.0 from 598 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Chatham? 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Chatham, Medway | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chatham](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/chatham) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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