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Orthodontic practices near Abergarw

On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Abergarw, 9 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Vale View Dental Care in Coity, 0.8 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Vale View Dental CareCoity0.8 miles south-west✓––4.8 (165 reviews)
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend3.4 miles south✓–––
Compton HouseCoity3.5 miles south-east✓––4.2 (83 reviews)
The Smile DentistCoity3.5 miles south-east–––3.0 (2 reviews)
Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge7.9 miles south-east✓✓✓4.9 (40 reviews)
COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge7.9 miles south-east✓–––
Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge8.2 miles south-east✓✓✓5.0 (157 reviews)
Live Life SmilingTaibach8.9 miles west––✓4.5 (15 reviews)

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

Nearest places to Abergarw with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coity, 0.8 miles south-west; the next are Bridgend (3.4 miles south) and Cowbridge (7.9 miles south-east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Coity30.8 miles south-west
Bridgend13.4 miles south
Cowbridge37.9 miles south-east
Taibach18.9 miles west
Port Talbot19.2 miles west
Pontypridd210.6 miles east

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

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abergarw

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), 13.3 miles north.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun5.0 (1,268 reviews)13.3 miles north
Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff5.0 (940 reviews)15.2 miles east
Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly5.0 (761 reviews)15.0 miles east
Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff5.0 (294 reviews)16.2 miles east

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

Abergarw at a Glance

NationWales
Council areaBridgend
NHS dental servicesCwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course
Area type (ONS)Urban: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the Wales average
Residents under 1619.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,689 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 36.3% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car10.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre231 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health19.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales
Access within Bridgend county borough9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 2.3 miles)
Nearest practice compared0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales
Aged 10 to 15 vs county6.6% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Bridgend county borough
Nearest university dental hospitalUniversity Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 16 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesVale View Dental Care, Coity — under a mile
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 3 miles
Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles9 within 10 miles, 60 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 Abergarw

The nearest practice to Abergarw is Vale View Dental Care in Coity, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 60.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (3.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (16.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Abergarw list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Abergarw are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Vale View Dental Care in Coity, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Abergarw

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Orthodontic care near Abergarw

Orthodontist in Abergarw: People weighing up braces or aligners in Abergarw can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Abergarw and the wider Bridgend county borough area.

Abergarw in numbers

Bryncethin is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Abergarw.

Useful local orthodontic context for Abergarw

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abergarw itself. The nearest recorded are Vale View Dental Care in Coity, under a mile away; ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3 miles away; and Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 8 miles away.

Explore more local orthodontic pages

You can continue browsing related location pages including Bryncethin, Bryncoch, Brynmenyn, Litchard, East Side, and Betws if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

The local picture in Abergarw

Officially, Abergarw is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Abergarw falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Abergarw's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,689 residents in Abergarw's census neighbourhood, close to the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Abergarw has more choice than 79% of towns in Wales. Abergarw's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Abergarw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.

Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Abergarw

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Abergarw helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Abergarw

Orthodontic practices in and around Abergarw vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Officially, Abergarw is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Abergarw falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Abergarw's under-16 share sits at 19.2%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,689 residents in the neighbourhood around Abergarw, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. Abergarw has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Abergarw is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Abergarw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Abergarw

Patients in Abergarw have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Abergarw

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Abergarw — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

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

Frequently Asked Questions in Abergarw

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

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abergarw?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abergarw is Vale View Dental Care in Coity, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.4 miles) and Compton House (3.5 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Abergarw?

Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Abergarw, 9 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abergarw?

The nearest practice to Abergarw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Vale View Dental Care in Coity, about 0.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.4 miles) and Compton House (3.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abergarw, Bridgend county borough?

Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abergarw, Bridgend county borough?

Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.

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TitleAbergarw, Bridgend county borough Orthodontics
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Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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