Orthodontic practices near Bleddfa
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Bleddfa. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 25.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 25.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 25.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 25.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 25.9 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 25.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 25.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 25.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 25.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Bleddfa with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 25.7 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (30.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 25.7 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 30.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Bleddfa at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching 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 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,193 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 19.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 9 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 304th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.2% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 26 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 30 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 32 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 55 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 5 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 Bleddfa
Bleddfa is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 25.7 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (25.7 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Bleddfa list clear aligners, the nearest 25.7 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 Bleddfa are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 25.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Bleddfa to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 55 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 670 to 1,340 miles and 18 to 37 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £300 to £605 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 400 to 670 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Bleddfa
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Bleddfa, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Bleddfa or another part of Sir Powys.
Local orthodontic signals in Bleddfa
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Bleddfa itself. The nearest we do hold is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 26 miles away. Somewhere closer may exist that we do not yet hold a record for, and an online photo assessment can give you an initial view either way.
Widen your local search
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Llangunllo, Cascob, Ferley, Gravel, Llanbister Road, and Cwm-y-gaist may also help.
Bleddfa at a glance
Llangunllo is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Bleddfa.
The local picture in Bleddfa
By ONS classification, Bleddfa falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Bleddfa. Bleddfa has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,193 residents in the neighbourhood around Bleddfa, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bleddfa; the nearest is about 26 miles away. National deprivation data puts Bleddfa close to the Wales median.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Bleddfa
The orthodontic landscape in Bleddfa offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Bleddfa
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Bleddfa — 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 Bleddfa
Many people in Bleddfa 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Bleddfa
There's no orthodontist on record in Bleddfa itself; the nearest dentist, mydentist, is about 5 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Bleddfa sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Bleddfa skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,193 residents in the neighbourhood around Bleddfa, 5.2% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Bleddfa; the nearest is about 26 miles away. Bleddfa's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Bleddfa. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Bleddfa
This section helps connect Bleddfa, Sir Powys to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can keep exploring with related pages for Llangunllo, Cascob, Ferley, Gravel, Llanbister Road, and Cwm-y-gaist.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Bleddfa
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Bleddfa often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Bleddfa?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Bleddfa is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 25.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (25.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (25.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Bleddfa?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Bleddfa, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 25.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Bleddfa?
The nearest practice to Bleddfa that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 25.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (25.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (25.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Bleddfa, Sir Powys?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Bleddfa, Sir Powys?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.