Orthodontic practices near Clwt
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Clwt; 2 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, 8.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 8.0 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 8.0 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 11.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 12.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 12.0 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 12.3 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 16.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 16.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Clwt with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bodelwyddan, 8.0 miles north; the next are Saint Asaph (8.0 miles north-east) and Rhyl (11.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 8.0 miles north |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 8.0 miles north-east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 11.5 miles north |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Llandudno | 2 | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Mold | 3 | 16.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Clwt
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 16.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-west |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.7 (56 reviews) | 8.0 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Clwt at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Conwy |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,821 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Conwy | 75th closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 30 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 8 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 8 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 11 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 Clwt
From Clwt the nearest practice is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, 8 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. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (23.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (20.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Clwt list clear aligners, the nearest 8 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 Clwt are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 11.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Clwt to Glan Clwyd Hospital is roughly 20 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Clwt
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Orthodontist in Clwt: Before booking anything in Clwt, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Conwy, not just Clwt.
Clwt in numbers
Just under 1 km west, Tan-y-fron is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Clwt
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Clwt sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16% of Clwt's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Clwt, 6.5% of the 1,821 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clwt; the nearest is about 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Clwt is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Clwt is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Nearby location pages including Tan-y-fron, Bylchau, Bryn Rhyd-yr-Arian, Rhydgaled, Llansannan, and Groes can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Practice signals around Clwt
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Clwt. The nearest recorded are Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8 miles away; Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 8 miles away; and Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 12 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Clwt
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Clwt can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Clwt
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Clwt practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Clwt
Orthodontic treatment in Clwt is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Clwt
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Clwt. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Clwt sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16% of Clwt's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Clwt, 6.5% of the 1,821 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Clwt; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Clwt's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Clwt is about 30 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Clwt. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Clwt
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Clwt, Conwy with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Tan-y-fron, Bylchau, Bryn Rhyd-yr-Arian, Rhydgaled, Llansannan, and Groes may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Clwt
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Clwt often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Clwt?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Clwt is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Willows Dental and Implant Practice (8.0 miles) and Bod Heulog Dental Practice (11.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Clwt?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Clwt, 2 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bodelwyddan, 8.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Clwt?
The nearest practice to Clwt that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 11.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (16.7 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (20.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Clwt, Conwy?
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 Clwt, Conwy?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.