Orthodontic practices near Cae Clyd
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cae Clyd; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 19.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 19.4 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 23.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 23.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 23.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 23.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 24.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 26.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 27.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cae Clyd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 19.4 miles north-west; the next are Colwyn Bay (23.1 miles north) and Llandudno (23.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 19.4 miles north-west |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 23.1 miles north |
| Llandudno | 2 | 23.9 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 26.7 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 27.4 miles north-east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 29.6 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Cae Clyd at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gwynedd |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,855 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gwynedd | 120th closest to an orthodontic practice of 297 places in the county (the county median is 21.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 19 miles Dental Care, Colwyn Bay — 23 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Cae Clyd
Cae Clyd is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 19.4 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. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (19.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Cae Clyd list clear aligners, the nearest 19.4 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 Cae Clyd are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 29.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cae Clyd to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is roughly 45 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 500 to 1,010 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £225 to £455 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 300 to 500 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 16% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cae Clyd
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Orthodontist in Cae Clyd: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cae Clyd understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gwynedd.
Local provider signals in Cae Clyd
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cae Clyd itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 19 miles away; Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 23 miles away; and Llandudno Smiles, about 24 miles away.
The local picture in Cae Clyd
Cae Clyd is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cae Clyd falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,855 residents in the neighbourhood around Cae Clyd, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. Cae Clyd has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 19 miles away. Cae Clyd's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
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A quick look at Cae Clyd
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cae Clyd
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cae Clyd helps you ask the right questions. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Cae Clyd runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cae Clyd
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cae Clyd can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cae Clyd
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cae Clyd — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cae Clyd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cae Clyd
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Cae Clyd, Gwynedd within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Congl-y-wal, Manod, Maen-Offeren, Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Ffestiniog, and Llan Ffestiniog.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cae Clyd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cae Clyd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cae Clyd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cae Clyd is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 19.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Care (23.1 miles) and The Bay Orthodontics (23.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cae Clyd?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cae Clyd, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 19.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cae Clyd?
The nearest practice to Cae Clyd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 29.6 miles to the north-east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cae Clyd, Gwynedd?
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 Cae Clyd, Gwynedd?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.