Orthodontic practices near Craig-y-nos
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Craig-y-nos; 3 practices within 10 and 21 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 5.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 5.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 6.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 9.2 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 12.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 12.6 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 13.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 16.1 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 16.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Craig-y-nos with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glyn-neath, 5.6 miles south-east; the next are Crynant (6.9 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (9.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 5.6 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 6.9 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 12.4 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 13.1 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 16.1 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Craig-y-nos
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), 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Craig-y-nos 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 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,081 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 22nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.6 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 30 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 6 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 7 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 within 10 miles, 21 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 Craig-y-nos
From Craig-y-nos the nearest practice is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 5.6 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 3 practices, and within 20 there are 21.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Craig-y-nos list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Craig-y-nos are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Craig-y-nos to Dental Lounge Glynneath is roughly 10 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 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 11.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Craig-y-nos
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Orthodontist in Craig-y-nos: Before booking anything in Craig-y-nos, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sir Powys.
Craig-y-nos in numbers
Just around 1 km north-east, Penwyllt is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Craig-y-nos in context
Craig-y-nos — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Craig-y-nos's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 2,081 residents in the neighbourhood around Craig-y-nos, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Craig-y-nos usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Craig-y-nos is roughly mid-table for Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Craig-y-nos is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Craig-y-nos
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Craig-y-nos. The nearest we do hold are Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 6 miles away; Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 7 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 9 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can continue browsing related location pages including Penwyllt, Glyntawe, Coelbren, Abercraf, Caehopkin, and Onllwyn if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Orthodontic Treatments in Craig-y-nos
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Craig-y-nos 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. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Craig-y-nos — Local Context
What's available in Craig-y-nos depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Craig-y-nos is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Craig-y-nos has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,081 residents in the neighbourhood around Craig-y-nos, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Craig-y-nos; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Craig-y-nos's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Craig-y-nos is about 30 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Craig-y-nos itself. The nearest recorded are Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 6 miles away; Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 7 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 9 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Craig-y-nos
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Craig-y-nos helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Craig-y-nos
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Craig-y-nos
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Craig-y-nos — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Craig-y-nos. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Craig-y-nos
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Craig-y-nos, Sir Powys alone. Nearby pages covering Penwyllt, Glyntawe, Coelbren, Abercraf, Caehopkin, and Onllwyn may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Craig-y-nos
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Craig-y-nos often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Craig-y-nos?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Craig-y-nos is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Cwmdulais Dental Centre (6.9 miles) and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (9.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Craig-y-nos?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Craig-y-nos, 3 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Glyn-neath, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Craig-y-nos?
The nearest practice to Craig-y-nos that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 5.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Talbot Road Dental Practice (16.5 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (17.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Craig-y-nos, 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 Craig-y-nos, 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.