Orthodontic practices near Cae-draw
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Cae-draw, 7 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.7 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 1.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 3.3 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 3.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 9.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.5 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 10.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cae-draw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 1.7 miles north; the next are Aberdare (3.3 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (5.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 1.7 miles north |
| Aberdare | 2 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 9.4 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cae-draw
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), 5.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 16.8 miles south-east |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 15.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cae-draw at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 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 | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 992 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 18 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 2 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 3 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 54 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-draw
The nearest practice to Cae-draw is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Cae-draw list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cae-draw are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 18 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cae-draw
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Orthodontic treatment options in Cae-draw
Orthodontist in Cae-draw: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cae-draw understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Cae-draw and the wider Merthyr Tydfil County Borough area.
Cae-draw in context
Cae-draw — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 18.4% of Cae-draw's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,680 residents in Cae-draw's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cae-draw is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. Cae-draw's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cae-draw is about 18 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local orthodontic signals in Cae-draw
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cae-draw itself. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 2 miles away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 3 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 6 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Rhyd-y-car, Abermorlais, Cae-pant-tywyll, Glebeland, Merthyr Tydfil, and Morgan Town if you are weighing up more than one location.
Cae-draw in numbers
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Orthodontic Treatments in Cae-draw
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cae-draw
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cae-draw
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cae-draw
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cae-draw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cae-draw
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Cae-draw, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Other local pages worth browsing include Rhyd-y-car, Abermorlais, Cae-pant-tywyll, Glebeland, Merthyr Tydfil, and Morgan Town.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cae-draw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cae-draw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cae-draw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cae-draw is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 1.7 miles to the north. The next closest are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (3.3 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cae-draw?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Cae-draw, 7 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cae-draw?
The nearest practice to Cae-draw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 9.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.5 miles) and Dental Lounge Glynneath (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cae-draw, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
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 Cae-draw, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.