Orthodontic practices near Abertysswg
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Abertysswg; 10 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 5.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 5.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 6.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 7.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 7.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 8.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 8.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 9.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Abertysswg with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 5.6 miles west; the next are Blackwood (5.9 miles south-east) and Hengoed (6.9 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Hengoed | 1 | 6.9 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 7.2 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 8.0 miles west |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 9.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Abertysswg
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), 10.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 10.7 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 15.0 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 14.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Abertysswg at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,425 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 762 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 99th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.6 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 6 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 6 miles Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 50 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 Abertysswg
From Abertysswg the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 5.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (7.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Abertysswg list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Abertysswg are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 5.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Abertysswg to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 22% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Abertysswg
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Teeth straightening options in Abertysswg
Orthodontist in Abertysswg: Before booking anything in Abertysswg, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Caerphilly County Borough.
Area profile for Abertysswg
By ONS classification, Abertysswg falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Abertysswg falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census figures show 18.9% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Abertysswg, 7.6% of the 1,425 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Abertysswg; the nearest is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Abertysswg sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Abertysswg is about 16 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local treatment availability around Abertysswg
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Abertysswg itself. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 6 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 6 miles away; and Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 7 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Pontlottyn, Tirphil, Elliot's Town, New Tredegar, Phillip's Town, and Deri are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
A quick look at Abertysswg
Heading north-west for around 2 km brings you to Pontlottyn, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Abertysswg
Many people in Abertysswg 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Abertysswg follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Abertysswg
The orthodontic landscape in Abertysswg offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Abertysswg
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Abertysswg. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Abertysswg
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Abertysswg, Caerphilly County Borough. Nearby pages covering Pontlottyn, Tirphil, Elliot's Town, New Tredegar, Phillip's Town, and Deri may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Abertysswg
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Abertysswg often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Abertysswg?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Abertysswg is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 5.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.9 miles) and Smart Smiles (6.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Abertysswg?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Abertysswg, 10 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Abertysswg?
The nearest practice to Abertysswg that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 5.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (7.2 miles) and Taf Dental (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Abertysswg, Caerphilly County Borough?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Abertysswg, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.