--- title: "Orthodontists in Swanscombe, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swanscombe description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Swanscombe, 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 Swanscombe Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Swanscombe, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Swanscombe](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/swanscombe) ## Compare Orthodontists in Swanscombe 1 practice is on our register for Swanscombe. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/aligndent-grove-house-formerly-grove-house-orthodontics) DA11 9AX | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.0 (105 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Swanscombe at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Dartford | | 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 | | Population | 15,732 | | Residents under 16 | 25.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,854 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 43.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 21.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 854 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 13.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 90% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 53rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.6% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 16 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet — 0.6 miles Alkerden Church of England Academy — 0.9 miles Northfleet Technology College — 1.8 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 11 schools, about 10,854 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 [Greenhithe](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/greenhithe) [Knockhall](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/knockhall) [Northfleet](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/northfleet) [Ebbsfleet Valley](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/ebbsfleet-valley) [Betsham](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/betsham) [South Stifford](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/south-stifford) [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 Swanscombe How many orthodontists are there in Swanscombe? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Swanscombe, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Swanscombe offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Swanscombe: Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics). NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Swanscombe has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Aligndent Grove House (Formerly Grove House Orthodontics) has the highest average rating on our register for Swanscombe: 4.0 from 105 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Swanscombe? 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 Swanscombe, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swanscombe](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/swanscombe) ## 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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