Orthodontic practices near Cefn Mawr
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cefn Mawr; 6 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 5.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 6.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 6.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 7.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 12.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 13.9 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cefn Mawr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wrexham, 5.6 miles north-east; the next are Rhosllannerchrugog (5.7 miles north) and Oswestry (8.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham | 4 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 5.7 miles north |
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.0 miles south |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 12.4 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 13.9 miles north |
| Chester | 9 | 15.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cefn Mawr
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 17.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.1 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 15.0 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 16.9 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cefn Mawr at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wrexham |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,607 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.8% aged 16 to 24 and 29.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,232 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wrexham | 78th closest to an orthodontic practice of 108 places in the county (the county median is 3.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.6 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.9% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Wrexham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 4.1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 6 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 6 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 23 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 Mawr
The nearest practice to Cefn Mawr is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 5.6 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. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (17.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Cefn Mawr list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cefn Mawr are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cefn Mawr to Ruabon Road Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 22.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cefn Mawr
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Orthodontist in Cefn Mawr: Before booking anything in Cefn Mawr, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Wrexham.
Local context for Cefn Mawr
Just under 1 km north, Cefn-bychan is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Pages for Cefn-bychan, Rhosymedre, Acrefair, Pen-y-cae, Plas Madoc, and Froncysyllte follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local treatment availability around Cefn Mawr
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cefn Mawr itself. The nearest we do hold are Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 6 miles away; Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 6 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 8 miles away.
What official data says about Cefn Mawr
Cefn Mawr is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 19.1% of Cefn Mawr's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cefn Mawr, 7.9% of the 1,607 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Wrexham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cefn Mawr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Families in Cefn Mawr are served by secondary schools including St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.1 miles). National deprivation data ranks Cefn Mawr among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Cefn Mawr is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cefn Mawr
Many people in Cefn Mawr 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cefn Mawr — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cefn Mawr
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cefn Mawr 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Cefn Mawr offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cefn Mawr. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cefn Mawr
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Cefn Mawr, Wrexham, these local links help you keep browsing. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Cefn-bychan, Rhosymedre, Acrefair, Pen-y-cae, Plas Madoc, and Froncysyllte.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cefn Mawr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cefn Mawr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cefn Mawr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cefn Mawr is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice (5.7 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cefn Mawr?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cefn Mawr, 6 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wrexham, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cefn Mawr?
The nearest practice to Cefn Mawr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (6.1 miles) and Signature Smiles (7.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cefn Mawr, Wrexham?
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.