Orthodontic practices near Cathedine
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cathedine; 9 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 12.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 12.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 16.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 16.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 16.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 17.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 18.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 18.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 18.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cathedine with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 12.2 miles south-west; the next are Aberdare (16.5 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (16.7 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 16.5 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 16.7 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 17.8 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 18.2 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 18.9 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 Cathedine
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), 16.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 18.9 miles south-east |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 17.8 miles south |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 4.9 (564 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cathedine 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 | 2,151 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 93rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 29 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 12 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 16 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 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 Cathedine
The nearest practice to Cathedine is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 12.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (16.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (17.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Cathedine list clear aligners, the nearest 16.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cathedine are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 17.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 29 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cathedine to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 25 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 320 to 630 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £285 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cathedine
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Orthodontist in Cathedine: People weighing up braces or aligners in Cathedine can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Cathedine with the wider Sir Powys area.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Llangasty-talyllyn, Llangorse, Llansantffread, Bwlch, Pennorth, and Gaer if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Area profile for Cathedine
ONS classifies Cathedine as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cathedine falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. With just 14% of residents under 16, Cathedine skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,151 residents in Cathedine's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cathedine; the nearest is about 12 miles away. Cathedine falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cathedine is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 29 miles away.
Practice signals around Cathedine
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cathedine. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 12 miles away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 16 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 17 miles away.
Local snapshot of Cathedine
The nearest other location we cover is Llangasty-talyllyn, around 1 km to the north-west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cathedine
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cathedine helps you ask the right questions. 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.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Cathedine follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cathedine
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cathedine has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cathedine — Local Context
What's available in Cathedine depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Cathedine as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. Cathedine's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,151 residents in the neighbourhood around Cathedine, 6.2% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Cathedine has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Cathedine among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cathedine is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 29 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Cathedine itself. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 12 miles away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 16 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 17 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cathedine. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cathedine
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Cathedine, Sir Powys. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Llangasty-talyllyn, Llangorse, Llansantffread, Bwlch, Pennorth, and Gaer.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cathedine
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cathedine often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cathedine?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cathedine is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 12.2 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (16.5 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (16.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cathedine?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cathedine, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 12.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cathedine?
The nearest practice to Cathedine that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 17.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (18.2 miles) and Lodge Dental (18.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cathedine, 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 Cathedine, Sir Powys?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.