Orthodontic practices near Berthengam
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Berthengam; 5 practices within 10 and 52 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 6.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 6.1 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 6.6 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 7.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 7.4 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 9.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Primo DentalWallasey | 11.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 11.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 12.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Berthengam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saint Asaph, 6.1 miles south-west; the next are Rhyl (6.6 miles west) and Wirral (7.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Rhyl | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Wirral | 1 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 7.4 miles west |
| Heswall | 1 | 9.8 miles east |
| Wallasey | 4 | 11.1 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 Berthengam
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 15.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 15.6 miles north-east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 9.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Berthengam at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,769 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 98 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 110th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 6 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 7 miles Lakeside Orthodontics, Wirral — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 52 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 6 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 Berthengam
From Berthengam the nearest practice is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 6.1 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 52.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ollie and Darsh (15.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Berthengam list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Berthengam are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Berthengam to Willows Dental and Implant Practice is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Berthengam
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Berthengam at a glance
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What we know about practices near Berthengam
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Berthengam. The nearest we do hold are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 7 miles away; and Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 7 miles away.
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The local picture in Berthengam
Berthengam's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Berthengam falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 14.8% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,769 residents in Berthengam's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. People in Berthengam usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Berthengam's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Berthengam is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Berthengam
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Treatment Options in Berthengam — Local Context
Berthengam has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 6 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Berthengam is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts 14.8% of Berthengam's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,769 residents in the neighbourhood around Berthengam, 6.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Berthengam; the nearest is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Berthengam is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Berthengam is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 16 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Berthengam. The closest on record are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 7 miles away; and Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 7 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Berthengam
Many people in Berthengam 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Berthengam
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Frequently Asked Questions in Berthengam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Berthengam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Berthengam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Berthengam is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bod Heulog Dental Practice (6.6 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (7.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Berthengam?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Berthengam, 5 practices within 10 miles and 52 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saint Asaph, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Berthengam?
The nearest practice to Berthengam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 6.6 miles to the west. Others nearby include Lakeside Orthodontics (7.2 miles) and Buckle Advanced Dental Care (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Berthengam, County of Flintshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Berthengam, County of Flintshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.