Orthodontic practices near Beaufort
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Beaufort; 4 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 8.3 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 8.3 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 9.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 9.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 11.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 11.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 12.0 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 12.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 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 Beaufort with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 8.3 miles west; the next are Blackwood (9.3 miles south) and Newbridge (9.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 8.3 miles west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 9.6 miles south |
| Hengoed | 1 | 11.0 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 12.0 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 Beaufort
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), 13.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 13.9 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 13.4 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 16.0 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Beaufort at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blaenau Gwent |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,097 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,549 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Blaenau Gwent | 38th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 6.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 20 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 8 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 9 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 38 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 Beaufort
The nearest practice to Beaufort is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 8.3 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (9.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Beaufort list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Beaufort are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Beaufort to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 20 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Beaufort
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Orthodontist in Beaufort: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Beaufort often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Beaufort or another part of Blaenau Gwent.
Area profile for Beaufort
Beaufort is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 16% of Beaufort's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,097 residents in the neighbourhood around Beaufort, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent. People in Beaufort usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Beaufort sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Beaufort is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Beaufort
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Beaufort. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 8 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 10 miles away.
Facts about Beaufort
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Orthodontic Treatments in Beaufort
The orthodontic landscape in Beaufort offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Beaufort
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Beaufort — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Beaufort
Orthodontic treatment in Beaufort is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Beaufort follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Beaufort. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Beaufort
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Beaufort Hill, Garnlydan, Glyncoed, Brynmawr, Carmeltown, and Twyn Cynhordy may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Beaufort
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Beaufort often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Beaufort?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Beaufort is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 8.3 miles to the west. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.3 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (9.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Beaufort?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Beaufort, 4 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Beaufort?
The nearest practice to Beaufort that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (9.6 miles) and Lodge Dental (11.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Beaufort, Blaenau Gwent?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.