Orthodontic practices near ME5
On our practice register: 16 practices within 5 miles of ME5, 31 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 0.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency DentistChatham | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.2 (10 reviews) |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 2.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (959 reviews) |
| Luton Arches DentalChatham | 2.1 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (85 reviews) |
| Medway Maritime HospitalChatham | 2.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.1 (1,039 reviews) |
| Ashley Lupin and AssociatesChatham | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (764 reviews) |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.8 (145 reviews) |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 2.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (617 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ME5
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham (5.0 from 598 reviews), 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 0.7 miles south |
| Smileology - Thorndike Dental and Implant Centre, RochesterChatham | 4.9 (617 reviews) | 2.5 miles north |
| Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental ImplantsChatham | 4.8 (959 reviews) | 2.1 miles north |
| Leverstock Green Dental Practice (Oradent group)Chatham | 4.8 (145 reviews) | 2.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from ME5
ME5 has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Kent Smile Studio in Chatham is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 123.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Kent Smile Studio (under a mile) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around ME5 list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around ME5 are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants in Chatham, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 28 miles away.
ME5 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 | Less deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 9,275 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 | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 33.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 28 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Greenacre School — 0.3 miles Walderslade School — 0.4 miles Holcombe Grammar School — 1.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 14 schools, about 16,260 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — under a mile David Austin Orthodontics, Rochester — 3 miles Portman Smile Clinic Banstead, Upchurch — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 123 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | ME4, ME7, ME1, ME8, ME2, ME14, ME16, ME20 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Starting your orthodontic search in ME5
People searching from ME5 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for ME5 is Walderslade.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ME5
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ME5?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ME5 is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Instant Dental Chatham | Emergency Dentist (2.1 miles) and Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ME5?
Our register has 16 practices within 5 miles of ME5, 31 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ME5?
The nearest practice to ME5 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Nelson Road Dental & Implant Centre Gillingham Invisalign and Dental Implants in Chatham, about 2.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Ashley Lupin and Associates (2.4 miles).
Which places are in or near the ME5 postcode district?
Places in or next to ME5 include Walderslade, Blue Bell Hill, Capstone, Westfield Sole, Chatham, Lidsing, Kit's Coty and Gillingham.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ME5 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Walderslade, Kent, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near ME5?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.