Orthodontic practices near Creigau
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Creigau, 2 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Smile Solution Chepstow, 4.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 4.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (151 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 10.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (813 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 11.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 11.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 11.8 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 11.9 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Kensington Court Clinic - Dental ClinicNewport | 11.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Creigau with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Chepstow, 4.6 miles south-east; the next are Monmouth (8.6 miles north) and Newport (10.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Chepstow | 1 | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.6 miles north |
| Newport | 10 | 10.4 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 11.0 miles west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 11.1 miles west |
| Stoke Gifford | 2 | 13.5 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 Creigau
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 4.6 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-east |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 11.1 miles west |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 13.1 miles south-west |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 4.9 (813 reviews) | 10.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Creigau at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Monmouthshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,389 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Monmouthshire | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 170 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.6 miles away, closer than 64% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Monmouthshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 17 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre — 5.2 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smile Solution Chepstow, Chepstow — 5 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles Isca Dental and Implant Centre, Newport — 10 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 49 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 Creigau
Creigau is 4.6 miles from Smile Solution Chepstow, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (11.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 15 of the practices around Creigau list clear aligners, the nearest 4.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Creigau are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Smile Solution Chepstow, 4.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Creigau
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Orthodontist in Creigau: People weighing up braces or aligners in Creigau can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Creigau or another part of Monmouthshire.
The local picture in Creigau
By ONS classification, Creigau falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Creigau falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.4% of Creigau's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,389 residents in the neighbourhood around Creigau, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Creigau has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. The closest secondary schools to Creigau are Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre (5.2 miles). Creigau's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Creigau is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Creigau at a glance
Cobbler's Plain is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Creigau.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Cobbler's Plain, Kilgwrrwg, Upper Fedw, Trelleck Grange, Itton Common, and Llanishen as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Creigau
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Creigau. The nearest recorded are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 5 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Isca Dental and Implant Centre in Newport, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Creigau
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Creigau helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Creigau
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Creigau
Not every practice near Creigau offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Creigau sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Creigau has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,389 residents in Creigau's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. With 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, Creigau is better served than 61% of towns in Wales. Families in Creigau are served by secondary schools including Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre (5.2 miles). Creigau falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Creigau is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Creigau
Patients in Creigau have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Creigau — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Creigau vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Creigau is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Creigau falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Creigau has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.4% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,389 residents in the neighbourhood around Creigau, 7.7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Creigau has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. The closest secondary schools to Creigau are Wyedean School and Sixth Form Centre (5.2 miles). National deprivation data ranks Creigau among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Creigau is about 17 miles from Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Creigau itself. The nearest recorded are Smile Solution Chepstow, about 5 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Isca Dental and Implant Centre in Newport, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Creigau. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Creigau
This section helps connect Creigau, Monmouthshire to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Cobbler's Plain, Kilgwrrwg, Upper Fedw, Trelleck Grange, Itton Common, and Llanishen.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Creigau
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Creigau often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Creigau?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Creigau is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 4.6 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (8.6 miles) and Isca Dental and Implant Centre (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Creigau?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Creigau, 2 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Creigau?
The nearest practice to Creigau that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Smile Solution Chepstow, about 4.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Lodge Dental (11.1 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (11.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Creigau, Monmouthshire?
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 Creigau, Monmouthshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.