Orthodontic practices near Commins
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Commins; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 11.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 11.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 18.3 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 19.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 19.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 19.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 20.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 23.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 23.9 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Commins with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 11.7 miles east; the next are Rhosllannerchrugog (18.3 miles north-east) and Wrexham (19.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 11.7 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 23.8 miles east |
| Mold | 3 | 23.9 miles north |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 24.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Commins
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham (4.8 from 1,255 reviews), 19.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 4.7 (162 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 4.6 (84 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 4.5 (103 reviews) | 11.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Commins 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,382 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 86th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 12 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 18 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Commins
From Commins the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 11.7 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. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (19.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 16 of the practices around Commins list clear aligners, the nearest 18.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Commins are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 19.5 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Commins to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 25 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 300 to 610 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £275 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Commins
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Commins, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sir Powys, not just Commins.
Area profile for Commins
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Commins sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.9% of Commins's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,382 residents in the neighbourhood around Commins, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Commins has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Commins is roughly mid-table for Wales.
What we know about practices near Commins
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Commins. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 12 miles away; Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 18 miles away; and Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 20 miles away.
Where Commins sits locally
Cefn Côch is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Commins.
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Commins
Many people in Commins 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Commins follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Commins
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Commins 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. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Commins — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Commins vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Commins is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. 16.9% of Commins's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,382 residents in Commins's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Commins usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 12 miles away. National deprivation data puts Commins close to the Wales median. There is no orthodontist on our records in Commins itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 12 miles away; Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 18 miles away; and Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 20 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Commins. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Commins
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Commins, Sir Powys, these local links help you keep browsing. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cefn Côch, Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant, Llanrhaiadr-ym-Mochnant, Penygarnedd, Pen-y-bont-fawr, and Aber Rhaeadr.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Commins
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Commins often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Commins?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Commins is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 11.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice (18.3 miles) and Ruabon Road Dental Practice (19.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Commins?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Commins, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 11.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Commins?
The nearest practice to Commins that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 19.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (19.7 miles) and Signature Smiles (20.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Commins, 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 Commins, Sir Powys?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.