Orthodontic practices near Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, 5 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 1.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 3.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 3.6 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 4.5 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 9.4 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 11.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 11.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 11.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cefn-coed-y-cymmer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 1.1 miles east; the next are Aberdare (3.5 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (4.5 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 1.1 miles east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 9.4 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 11.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
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), 4.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-east |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 16.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cefn-coed-y-cymmer 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,937 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 26.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 508 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | 12th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 20 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 1 miles Swan Dental Practice, Aberdare — 4 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 37 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 Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
The nearest practice to Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (11.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer list clear aligners, the nearest 3.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 9.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough12 nearby locationsBrowse Merthyr Tydfil County Borough
Local orthodontic treatment in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Orthodontist in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Cefn-coed-y-cymmer or another part of Merthyr Tydfil County Borough.
Cefn-coed-y-cymmer in context
Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Census data puts 16% of Cefn-coed-y-cymmer's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,937 residents in the neighbourhood around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. Cefn-coed-y-cymmer sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is about 20 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Clwydyfagwyr, Gellideg, Winchfawr, Heolgerrig, Tydfil's well, and Williamstown follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Cefn-coed-y-cymmer at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Clwydyfagwyr, around 1 km to the south.
Practice signals around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer itself. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about a mile away; Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 4 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 4 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Treatment in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Patients in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer — Local Context
What's available in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,937 residents in the neighbourhood around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. Cefn-coed-y-cymmer sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is about 20 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer itself. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about a mile away; Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 4 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 4 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough alone. For a broader comparison, pages for Clwydyfagwyr, Gellideg, Winchfawr, Heolgerrig, Tydfil's well, and Williamstown follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cefn-coed-y-cymmer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cefn-coed-y-cymmer is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Swan Dental Practice (3.5 miles) and Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (3.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cefn-coed-y-cymmer?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, 5 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cefn-coed-y-cymmer?
The nearest practice to Cefn-coed-y-cymmer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 9.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Taf Dental (11.1 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (11.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
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 Cefn-coed-y-cymmer, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.