Orthodontic practices near Alltmawr
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Alltmawr. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 23.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 23.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 26.6 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 27.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 27.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 27.3 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 27.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 27.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 27.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Alltmawr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 23.9 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (26.6 miles south) and Hereford (27.1 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 23.9 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 26.6 miles south |
| Hereford | 9 | 27.1 miles east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 27.7 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 27.9 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Alltmawr at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,316 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 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 | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 284th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 24 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 27 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 55 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 21 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 Alltmawr
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Alltmawr; the nearest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 23.9 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (27.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 8 of the practices around Alltmawr list clear aligners, the nearest 26.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Alltmawr are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 27.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Alltmawr to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 55 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 620 to 1,240 miles and 18 to 37 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £280 to £560 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 370 to 620 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Alltmawr
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Orthodontist in Alltmawr: People weighing up braces or aligners in Alltmawr can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Alltmawr with the wider Sir Powys area.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Nearby location pages including Aberedw, Gwenddwr, Llandeilo Graban, Llanfaredd, Erwood, and Crickadarn can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Alltmawr in context
ONS classifies Alltmawr as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. Alltmawr has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,316 residents in Alltmawr's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Alltmawr; the nearest is about 24 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Alltmawr among Wales's less deprived areas.
A quick look at Alltmawr
Aberedw is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Alltmawr.
Local orthodontic signals in Alltmawr
There is no orthodontist on our records in Alltmawr itself. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 24 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 27 miles away; and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 27 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Alltmawr
Many people in Alltmawr delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Alltmawr
No orthodontic practice covers Alltmawr directly, though mydentist (about 21 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Alltmawr — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Alltmawr skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Alltmawr, 6.1% of the 1,316 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Alltmawr has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 24 miles away. Alltmawr falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Alltmawr
Patients in Alltmawr have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Alltmawr — Local Context
Alltmawr has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 21 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Alltmawr's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. With just 13.4% of residents under 16, Alltmawr skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,316 residents in Alltmawr's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Alltmawr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 24 miles away. Alltmawr falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. There is no orthodontist on our records in Alltmawr itself. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 24 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 27 miles away; and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 27 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Alltmawr. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Alltmawr
These local links are here for anyone comparing Alltmawr, Sir Powys against nearby alternatives. You can also browse nearby location pages including Aberedw, Gwenddwr, Llandeilo Graban, Llanfaredd, Erwood, and Crickadarn.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Alltmawr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Alltmawr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Alltmawr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Alltmawr is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 23.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.6 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (27.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Alltmawr?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Alltmawr, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 23.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Alltmawr?
The nearest practice to Alltmawr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 27.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (27.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (27.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Alltmawr, Sir Powys?
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 Alltmawr, Sir Powys?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.