Orthodontic practices near Aber-Brân
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Aber-Brân; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 13.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 13.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 14.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 15.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 16.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 16.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 19.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 23.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 23.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aber-Brân with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 13.5 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (14.7 miles south) and Glyn-neath (15.5 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 13.5 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 14.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 15.5 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 16.4 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 19.0 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 23.2 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 Aber-Brân
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 14.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 4.6 (339 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aber-Brân at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,060 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 121st closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 14 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 15 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Aber-Brân
From Aber-Brân the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 13.5 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (14.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (23.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Aber-Brân list clear aligners, the nearest 14.7 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 Aber-Brân are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 15.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Aber-Brân to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 30 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aber-Brân
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Orthodontist in Aber-Brân: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Aber-Brân, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Aber-Brân or another part of Sir Powys.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Aberyscir, Libanus, Trallong, Tai'r Bull, Llanspyddid, and Fenni-fach may also help.
What we know about practices near Aber-Brân
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Aber-Brân. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 14 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 15 miles away; and Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 16 miles away.
Local context for Aber-Brân
Just around 2 km north-east, Aberyscir is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Aber-Brân
Aber-Brân — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. 14.2% of Aber-Brân's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Aber-Brân, 5.1% of the 1,060 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Aber-Brân usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. National deprivation data puts Aber-Brân close to the Wales median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aber-Brân is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Aber-Brân
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Aber-Brân helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Aber-Brân
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Aber-Brân. ONS classifies Aber-Brân as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Aber-Brân falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census data puts 14.2% of Aber-Brân's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,060 residents in the neighbourhood around Aber-Brân, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Aber-Brân has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Aber-Brân sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aber-Brân is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Aber-Brân
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Aber-Brân has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Aber-Brân — Local Context
Provision in Aber-Brân varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Aber-Brân sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Aber-Brân's under-16 share sits at 14.2%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Aber-Brân, 5.1% of the 1,060 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Aber-Brân usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. National deprivation data puts Aber-Brân close to the Wales median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aber-Brân is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Aber-Brân. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 14 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 15 miles away; and Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 16 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aber-Brân. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aber-Brân
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Aber-Brân, Sir Powys within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Aberyscir, Libanus, Trallong, Tai'r Bull, Llanspyddid, and Fenni-fach follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aber-Brân
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aber-Brân often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aber-Brân?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aber-Brân is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 13.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (14.7 miles) and Dental Lounge Glynneath (15.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aber-Brân?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Aber-Brân, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 13.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aber-Brân?
The nearest practice to Aber-Brân that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 15.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (23.2 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (24.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aber-Brân, Sir Powys?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aber-Brân, Sir Powys?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.