Orthodontic practices near Bedwas
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Bedwas, 40 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, 1.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 1.2 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 1.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 3.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 4.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bedwas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Caerphilly, 1.2 miles south-west; the next are Pontypridd (3.1 miles west) and Hengoed (3.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 4 | 1.2 miles south-west |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 3.1 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Thornhill | 2 | 4.3 miles south |
| Cardiff | 12 | 4.5 miles south |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 4.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Bedwas
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry in Cardiff (5.0 from 940 reviews), 7.6 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 7.6 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 1.8 miles north-west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 5.4 miles south |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 4.3 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Bedwas 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 8,242 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,668 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,613 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 96% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 6 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Northview Dental Practice, Caerphilly — 1 miles Abertridwr Dental Surgery, Pontypridd — 3 miles Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 40 within 10 miles, 63 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 Bedwas
The nearest practice to Bedwas is Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 40 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birchgrove Dental Practice (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Bedwas list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Bedwas are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 6 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bedwas
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Compare orthodontic care in Bedwas
Orthodontist in Bedwas: Before booking anything in Bedwas, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Caerphilly County Borough. Bedwas — a small town with a population of around 8,242 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Mornington Meadows, Castle Park, Lansbury Park, Trethomas, Caerphilly, and Denscombe.
Where Bedwas sits locally
Bedwas is home to around 8,242 people, classing it as a small town within Caerphilly County Borough. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Mornington Meadows, the closest linked location.
What we know about practices near Bedwas
There is no orthodontist on our records in Bedwas itself. The nearest we do hold are Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about a mile away; Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 3 miles away; and Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 4 miles away.
Bedwas in context
ONS classifies Bedwas as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Bedwas falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 16.6% of Bedwas's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Bedwas, 6.8% of the 1,668 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bedwas is better served than 96% of towns in Wales. Bedwas's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Bedwas is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bedwas
The orthodontic landscape in Bedwas offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Bedwas — Local Context
Provision in Bedwas varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Bedwas is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bedwas. Census data puts 16.6% of Bedwas's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,668 residents in the neighbourhood around Bedwas, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. With 13 orthodontic practices within five miles, Bedwas is better served than 96% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Bedwas is roughly mid-table for Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Bedwas is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 6 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bedwas itself. The nearest recorded are Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about a mile away; Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 3 miles away; and Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Bedwas
Orthodontic treatment in Bedwas is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Bedwas — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bedwas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bedwas
This section helps connect Bedwas, Caerphilly County Borough to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Mornington Meadows, Castle Park, Lansbury Park, Trethomas, Caerphilly, and Denscombe.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Bedwas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bedwas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bedwas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bedwas is Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about 1.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (1.8 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bedwas?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Bedwas, 40 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bedwas?
The nearest practice to Bedwas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about 1.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cedars Dental Cardiff (4.3 miles) and North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bedwas, Caerphilly County Borough?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bedwas, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.