Orthodontic practices near Blackwood
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Blackwood, 26 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 0.8 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 0.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 2.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 2.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 4.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 5.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 6.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 6.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackwood with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Blackwood, 0.8 miles south-east; the next are Hengoed (2.2 miles south-west) and Newbridge (2.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwood | 1 | 0.8 miles south-east |
| Hengoed | 1 | 2.2 miles south-west |
| Newbridge | 2 | 2.8 miles east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 4.5 miles south |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 5.7 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 7.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blackwood
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 4.5 miles south |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 9.8 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 9.6 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackwood 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 15,476 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,530 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,588 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 32.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 11 miles |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 1 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 60 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 Blackwood
Blackwood has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (2.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (under a mile) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Blackwood list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blackwood are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackwood
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Blackwood
Orthodontist in Blackwood: People weighing up braces or aligners in Blackwood can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Blackwood or another part of Caerphilly County Borough. Blackwood — a market town with a population of around 15,476 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Blackwood
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 1 published orthodontic practice in the database currently link to Blackwood or nearby searches; 1 mention clear aligners or Invisalign; 1 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; 1 mention finance or monthly payment options; 1 mention remote, virtual, or online consultations; access-related signals include parking from 1, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre. Practice websites also mention serving areas such as Cardiff.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Cefn Fforest, Y Coed Duon, Fleur-de-lis, Glan-y-nant, Woodfieldside, and Aberbargoed if you are weighing up more than one location.
Facts about Blackwood
With a population of roughly 15,476, Blackwood is a market town within Caerphilly County Borough. Just under 1 km north, Cefn Fforest is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Blackwood
Blackwood is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census figures show 14.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,530 residents in Blackwood's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Blackwood has more choice than 82% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Blackwood among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackwood is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 11 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Orthodontic Treatments in Blackwood
Patients in Blackwood have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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. People from Cefn Fforest, Y Coed Duon and Fleur-de-lis regularly visit orthodontists in Blackwood.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Blackwood
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Blackwood — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Blackwood
Many people in Blackwood delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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. People from Cefn Fforest, Y Coed Duon and Fleur-de-lis regularly visit orthodontists in Blackwood.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Blackwood runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackwood. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackwood
If Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. For a broader comparison, pages for Cefn Fforest, Y Coed Duon, Fleur-de-lis, Glan-y-nant, Woodfieldside, and Aberbargoed follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Blackwood
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackwood often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackwood?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackwood is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Smart Smiles (2.2 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (2.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackwood?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Blackwood, 26 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackwood?
The nearest practice to Blackwood that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 0.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (6.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.