Orthodontic practices near Cradoc
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cradoc; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 13.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 13.7 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 15.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 17.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 17.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 17.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 20.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 22.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 23.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cradoc with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 13.7 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (15.7 miles south) and Aberdare (17.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 13.7 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 15.7 miles south |
| Aberdare | 2 | 17.0 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 17.1 miles south-west |
| Crynant | 1 | 20.9 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 22.8 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 Cradoc
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), 15.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 17.0 miles south |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 4.6 (339 reviews) | 17.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cradoc 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 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,060 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 129th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 14 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 16 miles Swan Dental Practice, Aberdare — 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, 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 Cradoc
From Cradoc the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 13.7 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: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (15.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (22.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Cradoc list clear aligners, the nearest 15.7 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 Cradoc are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 17.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cradoc to Prince Charles Hospital 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 710 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £320 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cradoc
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Cradoc
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cradoc, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sir Powys.
About Cradoc
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Fenni-fach, the closest linked location.
Useful local orthodontic context for Cradoc
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cradoc. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 14 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 16 miles away; and Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 17 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Fenni-fach, Llandefaelogfâch, Llanspyddid, Aberyscir, Pwllgloyw, and Pontwilym.
The local picture in Cradoc
By ONS classification, Cradoc falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cradoc. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cradoc, 5.1% of the 1,060 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cradoc usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cradoc is roughly mid-table for Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cradoc is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cradoc
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cradoc helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cradoc
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cradoc — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cradoc sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cradoc, 5.1% of the 1,060 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cradoc usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Cradoc's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cradoc is about 33 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Cradoc Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Cradoc has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cradoc
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cradoc. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cradoc
These local links are here for anyone comparing Cradoc, Sir Powys against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Fenni-fach, Llandefaelogfâch, Llanspyddid, Aberyscir, Pwllgloyw, and Pontwilym follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cradoc
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cradoc often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cradoc?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cradoc is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 13.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (15.7 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (17.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cradoc?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cradoc, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 13.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cradoc?
The nearest practice to Cradoc that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 17.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (22.8 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (23.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cradoc, Sir Powys?
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 Cradoc, Sir Powys?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.