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Orthodontic practices near Cregrina

On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Cregrina. The closest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 24.9 miles east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
St.Owen Dental StudioHereford24.9 miles east–––3.7 (21 reviews)
St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford25.0 miles east✓–✓4.8 (167 reviews)
Willows DentistryHereford25.0 miles east✓–✓4.9 (196 reviews)
Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford25.1 miles east–––2.9 (16 reviews)
Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford25.2 miles east––✓4.8 (314 reviews)
Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford25.2 miles east–––4.7 (14 reviews)
Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford25.2 miles east–––5.0 (2 reviews)
Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford25.5 miles east✓✓✓4.9 (146 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Cregrina with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 24.9 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (27.7 miles south).

PlacePracticesNearest
Hereford924.9 miles east
Merthyr Tydfil127.7 miles south

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Cregrina at a Glance

NationWales
Council areaPowys
NHS dental servicesPowys Teaching Health Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationAround the Wales average
Residents under 1615.1% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,209 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car5.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre10 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 milesNone on our register
Access within Sir Powys293rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles)
Aged 10 to 15 vs county7.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys
Nearest orthodontic practicesSt.Owen Dental Studio, Hereford — 25 miles
Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 28 miles
Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 31 miles
Estimated drive to the nearest practiceabout 55 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph)
Nearest general dentistmydentist — 16 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 Cregrina

No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Cregrina; the nearest is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, 24.9 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Willows Dentistry (25 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 5 of the practices around Cregrina list clear aligners, the nearest 25 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cregrina are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 25 miles away.

Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cregrina to St.Owen Dental Studio is roughly 55 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 650 to 1,290 miles and 18 to 37 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £290 to £580 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 390 to 650 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.

Orthodontic Treatment In Cregrina

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Compare braces and clear aligners in Cregrina

Orthodontist in Cregrina: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Cregrina? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Cregrina with the wider Sir Powys area.

More local pages to browse

You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Hundred House, Rhulen, Llanbadarn-y-garreg, Frank's Bridge, Bettws Disserth, and Llansaintfraed in Elvel.

Useful local orthodontic context for Cregrina

We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cregrina itself. The closest on record are St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 25 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 28 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 31 miles away.

Cregrina at a glance

The nearest other location we cover is Hundred House, around 3 km to the north-west.

Cregrina in context

Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cregrina sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Cregrina's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cregrina, 7.1% of the 1,209 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Cregrina usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 25 miles away. Cregrina sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.

Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cregrina

Many people in Cregrina delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.

The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage

The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Cregrina — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.

Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cregrina

The orthodontic landscape in Cregrina offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cregrina

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cregrina — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cregrina. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Cregrina

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cregrina often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cregrina?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cregrina is St.Owen Dental Studio in Hereford, about 24.9 miles to the east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (25.0 miles) and Willows Dentistry (25.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Cregrina?

Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cregrina, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 24.9 miles away.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cregrina?

The nearest practice to Cregrina that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 25.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (25.0 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (25.5 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cregrina, Sir Powys?

Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.

Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cregrina, Sir Powys?

Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.

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TitleCregrina, Sir Powys Teeth Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
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