Orthodontic practices near Coedcae
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Coedcae; 5 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 7.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 7.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 7.9 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 8.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 9.7 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 10.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 10.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 10.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Coedcae with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbridge, 7.9 miles south; the next are Blackwood (8.1 miles south) and Pontypool (9.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 2 | 7.9 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 8.1 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 9.0 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 9.7 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 10.1 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 10.4 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 Coedcae
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), 15.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 15.2 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 12.3 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 9.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Coedcae at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blaenau Gwent |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,316 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 | 10.4% aged 16 to 24 and 29.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 878 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Blaenau Gwent | 36th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 6.3 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 8 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 8 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 9 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 38 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 Coedcae
From Coedcae the nearest practice is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 7.9 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. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (7.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (8.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Coedcae list clear aligners, the nearest 7.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Coedcae are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 7.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Coedcae to Bridge Orthodontics 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 410 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £185 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 25.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Coedcae
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Orthodontist in Coedcae: People weighing up braces or aligners in Coedcae can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Coedcae itself or elsewhere in Blaenau Gwent.
The local picture in Coedcae
Coedcae is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 19.3% of Coedcae's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,316 residents in Coedcae's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Coedcae; the nearest is about 8 miles away. Coedcae's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Coedcae is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Garn Fach, Nantyglo, West Side, Blaina, Blackrock, and Cwm Nant-gam may also help.
Practice data for Coedcae
There is no orthodontist on our records in Coedcae itself. The nearest recorded are Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 8 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 8 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9 miles away.
About Coedcae
Just around 1 km north-west, Garn Fach is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Coedcae
Orthodontic treatment in Coedcae 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Coedcae — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Coedcae
Patients in Coedcae have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Coedcae
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Coedcae. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Coedcae
This section helps connect Coedcae, Blaenau Gwent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Garn Fach, Nantyglo, West Side, Blaina, Blackrock, and Cwm Nant-gam.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Coedcae
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Coedcae often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Coedcae?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Coedcae is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 7.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Bridge Dental Care (7.9 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (8.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Coedcae?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Coedcae, 5 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Newbridge, 7.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Coedcae?
The nearest practice to Coedcae that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 7.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (8.1 miles) and Lodge Dental (9.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Coedcae, Blaenau Gwent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Coedcae, Blaenau Gwent?
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.