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Orthodontic practices near Abercarn

On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Abercarn, 33 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 1.2 miles north-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge1.2 miles north-west✓–✓–
Bridge Dental CareNewbridge1.2 miles north-west–––4.9 (564 reviews)
Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood2.9 miles west✓–✓4.9 (1,090 reviews)
Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran3.5 miles east–––4.6 (24 reviews)
Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran4.6 miles east✓––5.0 (8 reviews)
Smart SmilesHengoed4.6 miles west–––4.8 (213 reviews)
Llantarnam DentalCwmbran5.1 miles east✓–✓4.9 (267 reviews)
Bettws Dental SugeryNewport5.1 miles south-east–––4.1 (19 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Abercarn with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbridge, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Blackwood (2.9 miles west) and Cwmbran (3.5 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Newbridge21.2 miles north-west
Blackwood12.9 miles west
Cwmbran43.5 miles east
Hengoed14.6 miles west
Newport105.1 miles south-east
Caerphilly45.3 miles south-west

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abercarn

Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 5.3 miles south-west.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly5.0 (761 reviews)5.3 miles south-west
Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill5.0 (198 reviews)8.7 miles south
Smart SmilesCaerphilly5.0 (136 reviews)7.4 miles south-west
Lodge DentalPontypool5.0 (89 reviews)5.8 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Abercarn at a Glance

NationWales
Council areaCaerphilly
NHS dental servicesAneurin Bevan University Health Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course
Area type (ONS)Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationAround the Wales average
Population10,118
Residents under 1617.6% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,504 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 32.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car19.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre642 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health23.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles6 practices, more than 86% of towns in Wales
Access within Caerphilly County Borough37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles)
Nearest practice compared1.2 miles away, closer than 89% of towns in Wales
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.2% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough
Nearest university dental hospitalUniversity Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 10 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesBridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 1 miles
Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 3 miles
Goodwin Dental Practice, Cwmbran — 4 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles33 within 10 miles, 58 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 Abercarn

Abercarn is 1.2 miles from Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 58.

Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Abercarn list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 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 Abercarn are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 10 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Abercarn

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Find orthodontic treatment in Abercarn

Orthodontist in Abercarn: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Abercarn? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is relevant to searches focused on both Abercarn and the wider Caerphilly County Borough area. Abercarn — a market town with a population of around 10,118 — is covered on this page specifically.

Area profile for Abercarn

ONS classifies Abercarn as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Abercarn falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 17.6% of Abercarn's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.2% of the 1,504 residents in Abercarn's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Abercarn has more choice than 86% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data puts Abercarn close to the Wales median. The nearest university dental hospital to Abercarn is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.

Widen your local search

Nearby location pages including Celynen, Gwyddon, Llanfach, Persondy, Cwmcarn, and High Meadow can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.

Practice data for Abercarn

No orthodontic practice is recorded in Abercarn. The closest on record are Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about a mile away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 3 miles away; and Goodwin Dental Practice in Cwmbran, about 4 miles away.

Local snapshot of Abercarn

Abercarn is home to around 10,118 people, classing it as a market town within Caerphilly County Borough. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Celynen, the closest linked location.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Abercarn

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Abercarn helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.

Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step

Treatment in Abercarn runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.

All Orthodontic Options in Abercarn Explained

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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Abercarn

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abercarn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Abercarn

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abercarn often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abercarn?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abercarn is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Bridge Dental Care (1.2 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.9 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Abercarn?

Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Abercarn, 33 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abercarn?

The nearest practice to Abercarn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.9 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Care (4.6 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abercarn, Caerphilly County Borough?

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 Abercarn, Caerphilly County Borough?

Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.

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TitleAbercarn, Caerphilly County Borough Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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