Orthodontic practices near Acrefair
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Acrefair, 6 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 5.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 5.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 11.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Acrefair with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 5.0 miles north; the next are Wrexham (5.3 miles north-east) and Oswestry (8.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Wrexham | 4 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 11.8 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 13.1 miles north |
| Chester | 9 | 14.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Acrefair
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 16.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Acrefair at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wrexham |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,647 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 302 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Wrexham | 71st closest to an orthodontic practice of 108 places in the county (the county median is 3.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.0 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Wrexham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 5 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 5 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 9 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 23 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 Acrefair
The nearest practice to Acrefair is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Acrefair list clear aligners, the nearest 5 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 Acrefair are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Acrefair to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Acrefair
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Acrefair, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wrexham, not just Acrefair.
Area profile for Acrefair
Acrefair — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Acrefair, 7.4% of the 1,647 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Wrexham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Acrefair has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. Secondary-age pupils near Acrefair attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.9 miles). National deprivation data puts Acrefair close to the Wales median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Acrefair is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Pen-y-cae, Rhosymedre, Cefn Mawr, Cefn-bychan, Plas Madoc, and Froncysyllte.
What we know about practices near Acrefair
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Acrefair itself. The closest on record are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 5 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 5 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 9 miles away.
A quick look at Acrefair
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Pen-y-cae, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Acrefair
Orthodontic treatment in Acrefair is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Acrefair
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Acrefair — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Acrefair as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Acrefair's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,647 residents in the neighbourhood around Acrefair, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Wrexham. With 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, Acrefair is better served than 61% of towns in Wales. Secondary-age pupils near Acrefair attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.9 miles). Acrefair's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Acrefair is about 30 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Acrefair
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Acrefair can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Acrefair
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Acrefair — 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 Acrefair. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Acrefair
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Acrefair, Wrexham. You can also browse nearby location pages including Pen-y-cae, Rhosymedre, Cefn Mawr, Cefn-bychan, Plas Madoc, and Froncysyllte.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Acrefair
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Acrefair often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Acrefair?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Acrefair is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 5.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Acrefair?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Acrefair, 6 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Acrefair?
The nearest practice to Acrefair that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) and Signature Smiles (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Acrefair, Wrexham?
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 Acrefair, Wrexham?
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.