Orthodontic practices near Capel-y-ffin
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Capel-y-ffin; 10 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 16.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 16.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 16.8 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 16.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 17.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Capel-y-ffin with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 16.5 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (19.5 miles south-west) and Monmouth (20.1 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 16.5 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 19.5 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 20.1 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 20.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 21.9 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 22.2 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Capel-y-ffin
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 16.9 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.9 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Capel-y-ffin 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,482 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 175th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 16 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 20 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 10 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 Capel-y-ffin
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Capel-y-ffin; the nearest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.5 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 10 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (20.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Capel-y-ffin list clear aligners, the nearest 16.5 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 Capel-y-ffin are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 16.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Capel-y-ffin to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 35 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 430 to 860 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £195 to £385 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 260 to 430 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Capel-y-ffin
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Capel-y-ffin, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sir Powys.
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Facts about Capel-y-ffin
Craswall is the closest neighbouring location page, around 5 km north-east of Capel-y-ffin.
Capel-y-ffin in context
Capel-y-ffin is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. With just 14% of residents under 16, Capel-y-ffin skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Capel-y-ffin, 6.1% of the 1,482 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Capel-y-ffin; the nearest is about 17 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Capel-y-ffin sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Capel-y-ffin is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Practice data for Capel-y-ffin
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Capel-y-ffin itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 20 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Capel-y-ffin
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Capel-y-ffin has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Capel-y-ffin
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Capel-y-ffin
Many people in Capel-y-ffin delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Capel-y-ffin
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Capel-y-ffin — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Capel-y-ffin falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Capel-y-ffin falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. With just 14% of residents under 16, Capel-y-ffin skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Capel-y-ffin, 6.1% of the 1,482 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Capel-y-ffin; the nearest is about 17 miles away. Capel-y-ffin's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Capel-y-ffin is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Capel-y-ffin. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Capel-y-ffin
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Capel-y-ffin, Sir Powys alone. Nearby pages covering Craswall, Llanthony, Llanrosser, Partrishow, Llanveynoe, and Cusop may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Capel-y-ffin
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Capel-y-ffin often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Capel-y-ffin?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Capel-y-ffin is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.5 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (16.6 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (16.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Capel-y-ffin?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Capel-y-ffin, 0 practices within 10 miles and 10 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 16.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Capel-y-ffin?
The nearest practice to Capel-y-ffin that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 16.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (16.9 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (17.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Capel-y-ffin, Sir Powys?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Capel-y-ffin, Sir Powys?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.