--- title: "Orthodontists in Tonbridge, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tonbridge description: "Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Tonbridge, 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 Tonbridge Compare 7 orthodontic practices in Tonbridge, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Tonbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/tonbridge) ## Compare Orthodontists in Tonbridge 7 practices are on our register for Tonbridge. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Andrew House Dental Practice Tonbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andrew-house-dental-practice-tonbridge) TN10 3AB | Clear Aligners, Invisalign | Private | 4.9 (233 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Dr Williams](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/dr-williams-3) | Not listed | Private | No reviews | Under a mile | | [River Lawn Dental & Implant Centre - Tonbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/river-lawn-dental-implant-centre-tonbridge) TN9 1EP | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | Private | 4.8 (38 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Riverside Dental Clinic Tonbridge](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/riverside-dental-clinic-tonbridge) TN9 1UJ | Ceramic Braces | Private | 5.0 (100 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/stradbrook-dental-implant-clinic) TN9 1HR | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, Lingual Braces, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (465 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Tonbridge Gentle Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/tonbridge-gentle-dental) | Not listed | Private | 4.7 (235 reviews) | Under a mile | | [TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/total-orthodontics-tonbridge) TN9 1EY | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Tonbridge at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Tonbridge and Malling | | 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 | 38,657 | | Residents under 16 | 22.7% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,073 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 13.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 18.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.9% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 26.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,422 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 11% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 16 practices, more than 87% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 13.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest university dental hospital | Guy's Hospital Dental Institute, London — 26 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | The Judd School — 0.9 miles Leigh Academy Tonbridge — 0.9 miles Hillview School for Girls — 1.0 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 6 schools, about 7,599 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 [Barden Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/barden-park) [Cage Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cage-green) [Hilden Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hilden-park) [Trench Wood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/trench-wood) [Hadlow Stair](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hadlow-stair) [Higham Wood](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/higham-wood) [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 Tonbridge How many orthodontists are there in Tonbridge? There are 7 orthodontic practices on our register for Tonbridge, 2 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Tonbridge offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Tonbridge: Stradbrook Dental & Implant Clinic, TOTAL ORTHODONTICS TONBRIDGE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Tonbridge has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Riverside Dental Clinic Tonbridge has the highest average rating on our register for Tonbridge: 5.0 from 100 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Tonbridge? 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 Tonbridge, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tonbridge](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/tonbridge) ## 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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