Orthodontic practices near Aberaman
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Aberaman, 8 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, 1.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 1.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 4.3 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 4.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 9.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 9.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aberaman with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aberdare, 1.0 miles north-west; the next are Hirwaun (4.3 miles north-west) and Merthyr Tydfil (4.8 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | 2 | 1.0 miles north-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 4.8 miles north-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 9.1 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 9.2 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 Aberaman
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), 4.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 4.3 miles north-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 10.6 miles south-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 15.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aberaman at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,417 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 34.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7,044 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 17 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 1 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 4 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 52 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 Aberaman
The nearest practice to Aberaman is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (4.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (10.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Aberaman list clear aligners, the nearest 1 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 Aberaman are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aberaman
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Orthodontist in Aberaman: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Aberaman understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Widen your local search
For a broader view, related location pages cover Godreaman, Cwmaman, Aber-nant, Abercwmboi, Aberdare, and Cwmbach as well as this one.
Facts about Aberaman
Godreaman is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Aberaman.
The local picture in Aberaman
Officially, Aberaman is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Aberaman falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 20.3% of Aberaman's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 1,417 residents in Aberaman's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Aberaman has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Aberaman is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aberaman is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 17 miles away.
Practice signals around Aberaman
There is no orthodontist on our records in Aberaman itself. The nearest we do hold are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about a mile away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 4 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 5 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Aberaman
Many people in Aberaman delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Aberaman follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Aberaman
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Aberaman can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Aberaman — Local Context
Not every practice near Aberaman offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Aberaman — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Aberaman's under-16 share sits at 20.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,417 residents in the neighbourhood around Aberaman, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Aberaman is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. Aberaman sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Aberaman is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Aberaman itself. The nearest we do hold are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about a mile away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 4 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 5 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 Aberaman. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aberaman
This part of the page places Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Related nearby location pages such as Godreaman, Cwmaman, Aber-nant, Abercwmboi, Aberdare, and Cwmbach can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aberaman
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aberaman often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aberaman?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aberaman is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 1.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Swan Dental Practice (1.2 miles) and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aberaman?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Aberaman, 8 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aberaman?
The nearest practice to Aberaman that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 7.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Dental Lounge Glynneath (9.1 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (10.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aberaman, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.