Orthodontic practices near Cloddiau
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cloddiau; 12 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 13.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 13.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 16.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 16.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 17.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 17.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 17.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 18.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 18.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cloddiau with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 13.9 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (16.2 miles east) and Shrewsbury (16.8 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.9 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 16.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 16.8 miles east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 26.6 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 26.8 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 27.6 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cloddiau
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 18.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 16.8 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 18.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cloddiau 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,200 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 316 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 132nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 14 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 16 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 17 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 12 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 Cloddiau
From Cloddiau the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 13.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. 12 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (27.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 14 of the practices around Cloddiau list clear aligners, the nearest 16.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cloddiau are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 17.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cloddiau to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 22.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cloddiau
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Orthodontist in Cloddiau: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Cloddiau? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Cloddiau with the wider Sir Powys area.
Cloddiau in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cloddiau sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.4% of Cloddiau's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,200 residents in the neighbourhood around Cloddiau, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Cloddiau has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Cloddiau's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
A quick look at Cloddiau
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What local practice data suggests in Cloddiau
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cloddiau itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 14 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 16 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 17 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cloddiau
Patients in Cloddiau have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Cloddiau — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Cloddiau. Cloddiau — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. 14.4% of Cloddiau's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 2,200 residents in Cloddiau's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cloddiau; the nearest is about 14 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cloddiau is roughly mid-table for Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cloddiau itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 14 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 16 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 17 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cloddiau
Many people in Cloddiau 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cloddiau
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cloddiau — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Cloddiau's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cloddiau. Census data puts 14.4% of Cloddiau's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,200 residents in the neighbourhood around Cloddiau, 5.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Cloddiau usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Cloddiau sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cloddiau. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cloddiau
This part of the page places Cloddiau, Sir Powys in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Frochas, Llanerchydol, Moel y Garth, Groespluan, Groes-lwyd, and Burgess Lands.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cloddiau
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cloddiau often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cloddiau?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cloddiau is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (16.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (16.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cloddiau?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cloddiau, 0 practices within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 13.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cloddiau?
The nearest practice to Cloddiau that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 17.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (18.0 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (18.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cloddiau, Sir Powys?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cloddiau, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.