Orthodontic practices near ME6
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of ME6, 31 practices within 10 and 123 practices within 20. The closest is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, 4.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 4.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (598 reviews) |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Kent OrthodonticsMaidstone | 4.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (41 reviews) |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 4.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (233 reviews) |
| Gabriels Hill Dental MaidstoneKent | 5.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (234 reviews) |
| Art Dental and BeautyMaidstone | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (80 reviews) |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 5.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (74 reviews) |
| Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental ImplantsMaidstone | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,015 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to ME6 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chatham, 4.2 miles east; the next are Maidstone (4.4 miles south-east) and Kent (4.8 miles south-east).
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of ME6
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), 4.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kent Smile StudioChatham | 5.0 (598 reviews) | 4.2 miles east |
| Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, MaidstoneMaidstone | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| St. Michael's Dental CareKent | 4.9 (233 reviews) | 4.8 miles south-east |
| College Dental SurgeriesMaidstone | 4.9 (74 reviews) | 5.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from ME6
The nearest practice to ME6 is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, 4.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. 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 (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around ME6 list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around ME6 are commissioned by NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Royal London Dental Hospital in London, about 25 miles away.
ME6 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 | More deprived than most of England |
| Residents under 16 | 21.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,828 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.7% 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 | 432 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Royal London Dental Hospital, London — 25 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | The Holmesdale School — 0.2 miles Aylesford School — 2.1 miles The Malling School — 2.3 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 2,573 pupils (DfE) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Kent Smile Studio, Chatham — 4 miles Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone, Maidstone — 4 miles St. Michael's Dental Care, Kent — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 123 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | ME20, ME19, ME1, ME16, ME2, ME18, DA13, ME5 |
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.
Teeth straightening near ME6
Patients in the ME6 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for ME6 is Ham Hill.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near ME6
Where is the nearest orthodontist to ME6?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to ME6 is Kent Smile Studio in Chatham, about 4.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Smileology - Barming Dental and Implant Centre, Maidstone (4.4 miles) and Kent Orthodontics (4.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near ME6?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of ME6, 31 practices within 10 miles and 123 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near ME6?
The nearest practice to ME6 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Gabriels Hill Dental Maidstone in Kent, about 5.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Maidstone Dental & Implant Centre - Invisalign and Dental Implants (5.3 miles).
Which places are in or near the ME6 postcode district?
Places in or next to ME6 include Ham Hill, Snodland, Lunsford, Holborough, Leybourne, New Hythe, Birling and Upper Halling.
How do I find an orthodontist near the ME6 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Ham Hill, Kent, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near ME6?
Usually not to begin with — a remote assessment is a valid first step ahead of any clinic visit.
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.