--- title: "Orthodontists in Upchurch, Kent | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/upchurch description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Upchurch, 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 Upchurch Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Upchurch, Kent by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Upchurch](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/upchurch) ## Compare Orthodontists in Upchurch 1 practice is on our register for Upchurch. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Portman Smile Clinic Banstead](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/portman-smile-clinic-banstead) GL52 3LZ | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.7 (261 reviews) | 2 miles | ## Upchurch at a Glance | Nation | England | | --- | --- | | Council area | Swale | | 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 | 1,340 | | Residents under 16 | 15.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,319 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 26.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 12.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,459 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 18% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 69% of towns in England | | Access within Kent | 256th closest to an orthodontic practice of 959 places in the county (the county median is 3.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in England | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.5% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Kent | | Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 32 miles | | Nearest secondary schools | Leigh Academy Rainham — 1.7 miles Rainham Mark Grammar School — 2.5 miles Rainham School for Girls — 2.7 miles | | Secondary schools within 3 miles | 4 schools, about 5,625 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 [Wetham Green](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/wetham-green) [Hartlip Hill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hartlip-hill) [Lower Halstow](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-halstow) [Moor Street](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/moor-street) [Hartlip](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/hartlip) [Newington](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/newington) [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 Upchurch How many orthodontists are there in Upchurch? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Upchurch, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Upchurch offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Upchurch: Portman Smile Clinic Banstead. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Upchurch has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Portman Smile Clinic Banstead has the highest average rating on our register for Upchurch: 4.7 from 261 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Upchurch? 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 Upchurch, Kent | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/upchurch](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/upchurch) ## 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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