Orthodontic practices near Crickhowell
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Crickhowell; 27 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 12.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 12.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 13.0 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 13.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 13.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 13.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 15.0 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 15.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 15.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Crickhowell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 12.4 miles south-west; the next are Pontypool (13.0 miles south-east) and Newbridge (13.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 12.4 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Newbridge | 2 | 13.4 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 13.7 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 15.0 miles south |
| Hengoed | 1 | 15.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Crickhowell
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), 17.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 17.9 miles south-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 17.9 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-east |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 17.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Crickhowell 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 2,063 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,110 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 338 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 97th 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% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 24 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 12 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 13 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 13 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, 27 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 Crickhowell
From Crickhowell the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 12.4 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. 27 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (13 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (13.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Crickhowell list clear aligners, the nearest 13 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 Crickhowell are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 13 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 24 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Crickhowell 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 320 to 640 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £145 to £290 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 190 to 320 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Crickhowell
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Crickhowell
Orthodontist in Crickhowell: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Crickhowell? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sir Powys. Crickhowell — a small village with a population of around 2,063 — is covered on this page specifically.
A quick look at Crickhowell
Crickhowell is home to around 2,063 people, classing it as a small village within Sir Powys. Legar is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Crickhowell.
What local practice data suggests in Crickhowell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Crickhowell. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 12 miles away; Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 13 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Crickhowell
Crickhowell is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. With just 12.8% of residents under 16, Crickhowell skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,110 residents in the neighbourhood around Crickhowell, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Crickhowell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 12 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Crickhowell among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Crickhowell is about 24 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Legar, Danygrug, Dardy, Ffynnonau, Llangattock, and Darren are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The Orthodontic Journey in Crickhowell
Many people in Crickhowell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Crickhowell — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
All Orthodontic Options in Crickhowell Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Crickhowell can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Crickhowell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Crickhowell — 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 Crickhowell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Crickhowell
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Crickhowell, Sir Powys within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Legar, Danygrug, Dardy, Ffynnonau, Llangattock, and Darren.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Crickhowell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Crickhowell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Crickhowell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Crickhowell is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 12.4 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Lodge Dental (13.0 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (13.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Crickhowell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Crickhowell, 0 practices within 10 miles and 27 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 12.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Crickhowell?
The nearest practice to Crickhowell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 13.0 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (13.4 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (13.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Crickhowell, 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 Crickhowell, 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.