Orthodontic practices near Blaina
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Blaina; 9 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 6.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 6.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 6.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 6.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 8.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 8.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 9.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 9.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blaina with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbridge, 6.6 miles south; the next are Blackwood (6.7 miles south) and Pontypool (8.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 2 | 6.6 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 6.7 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Hengoed | 1 | 8.8 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 9.3 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 9.7 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Blaina
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), 15.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 15.0 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 11.0 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 13.6 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blaina 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,354 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 411 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Blaenau Gwent | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 6.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.6 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 18 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 7 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 7 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 8 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 | 9 within 10 miles, 47 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 Blaina
From Blaina the nearest practice is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 6.6 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 9 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Blaina list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Blaina are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 6.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Blaina to Bridge Orthodontics 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 18% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blaina
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Orthodontist in Blaina: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Blaina? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Blaina itself or elsewhere in Blaenau Gwent.
Area profile for Blaina
Officially, Blaina is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Blaina sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.5% of Blaina's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Blaina, 5.8% of the 1,354 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Blaina; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Blaina is roughly mid-table for Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Blaina is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Blaina
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to West Side, the closest linked location.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for West Side, Coedcae, Blaenau Gwent, Cwm, Waun-Lwyd, and Garn Fach if you are weighing up more than one location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Blaina
There is no orthodontist on our records in Blaina itself. The nearest recorded are Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 7 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 7 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 8 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Blaina
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Blaina helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Blaina runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Blaina
Patients in Blaina have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Blaina
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blaina. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blaina
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Blaina, Blaenau Gwent. Related nearby location pages such as West Side, Coedcae, Blaenau Gwent, Cwm, Waun-Lwyd, and Garn Fach can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Blaina
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blaina often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blaina?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blaina is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 6.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Bridge Dental Care (6.6 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blaina?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Blaina, 9 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newbridge, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blaina?
The nearest practice to Blaina that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 6.6 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.7 miles) and Lodge Dental (8.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blaina, 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 Blaina, Blaenau Gwent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.