Orthodontic practices near Crickadarn
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Crickadarn. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 21.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 21.3 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 24.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 25.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 25.2 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 25.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 26.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 26.0 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 26.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crickadarn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 21.3 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (24.2 miles south) and Aberdare (25.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 21.3 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 24.2 miles south |
| Aberdare | 2 | 25.1 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 25.8 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 26.0 miles east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 28.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Crickadarn 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,316 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 21 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 24 miles Swan Dental Practice, Aberdare — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
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 Crickadarn
Crickadarn is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 21.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (24.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (26.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Crickadarn list clear aligners, the nearest 24.2 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 Crickadarn are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 25.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crickadarn to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 45 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 550 to 1,110 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £250 to £500 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 330 to 550 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crickadarn
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Orthodontist in Crickadarn: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Crickadarn keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sir Powys, not just Crickadarn.
Crickadarn in context
Crickadarn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Crickadarn. Census data puts only 13.4% of Crickadarn's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,316 residents in Crickadarn's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Crickadarn; the nearest is about 21 miles away. Crickadarn falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crickadarn is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Erwood, Llandeilo Graban, Llanstephan, Gwenddwr, Alltmawr, and Llaneglwys can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What local practice data suggests in Crickadarn
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crickadarn. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 21 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 24 miles away; and Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 25 miles away.
Crickadarn at a glance
Erwood is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-east of Crickadarn.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crickadarn
Starting orthodontic treatment in Crickadarn can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Crickadarn runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Crickadarn
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Crickadarn can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Crickadarn
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Crickadarn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crickadarn
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crickadarn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crickadarn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crickadarn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crickadarn is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 21.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (24.2 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (25.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crickadarn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crickadarn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 21.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crickadarn?
The nearest practice to Crickadarn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 25.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (26.0 miles) and Willows Dentistry (26.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crickadarn, 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 Crickadarn, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.