--- title: "Orthodontists in Kent, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kent description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Kent, Kent: 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 Kent Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Kent, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Kent](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/kent) ## Compare Orthodontists in Kent 2 practices are on our register for Kent. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/gabriels-hill-dental-maidstone) ME15 6JJ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (234 reviews) | Under a mile | | [St. Michael's Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/st-michaels-dental-care) ME16 8JS | Retainers | Private | 4.9 (233 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Kent 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the England average | | Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,766 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 17.2% aged 16 to 24 and 49.8% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 21.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 2,724 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 12% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 77% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 44th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.2% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 30 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Maidstone Grammar School for Girls — 0.3 miles The Maplesden Noakes School — 0.4 miles Invicta Grammar School — 0.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 13,059 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 [Fremlin Walk](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fremlin-walk) [Maidstone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/maidstone) [Ringlestone](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ringlestone) [Lower Fant](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-fant) [Harbourland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/harbourland) [Penenden Heath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penenden-heath) [All Areas in Kent](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/kent) 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 Kent How many orthodontists are there in Kent? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Kent, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Kent offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Kent: Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Kent has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, St. Michael's Dental Care has the highest average rating on our register for Kent: 4.9 from 233 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Kent? 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 Kent, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kent](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/kent) ## 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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