Orthodontic practices near Croes-Hywel
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Croes-Hywel; 1 practice within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 9.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 10.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 11.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 11.7 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 12.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 12.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 13.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 13.3 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croes-Hywel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 9.3 miles south; the next are Monmouth (10.9 miles east) and Cwmbran (11.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 9.3 miles south |
| Monmouth | 1 | 10.9 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 11.3 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 13.3 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 14.5 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 14.7 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 Croes-Hywel
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 18.8 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 18.8 miles south-west |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 17.3 miles south-east |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 9.3 miles south |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 14.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croes-Hywel 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,194 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Monmouthshire | 140th closest to an orthodontic practice of 170 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Monmouthshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 24 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 9 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 11 miles Cwmbran Dental Spa, Cwmbran — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 31 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 Croes-Hywel
The nearest practice to Croes-Hywel is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 9.3 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (9.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (14.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Croes-Hywel list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Croes-Hywel are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 9.3 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 Croes-Hywel to Lodge Dental is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croes-Hywel
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Local context for Croes-Hywel
Just around 2 km south-east, Llanddewi Rhydderch is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Croes-Hywel
By ONS classification, Croes-Hywel falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Croes-Hywel falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Croes-Hywel skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,194 residents in the neighbourhood around Croes-Hywel, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Croes-Hywel; the nearest is about 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Croes-Hywel is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Croes-Hywel is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 24 miles away.
Practice data for Croes-Hywel
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Croes-Hywel itself. The nearest we do hold are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 11 miles away; and Cwmbran Dental Spa, about 11 miles away.
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Croes-Hywel
Many people in Croes-Hywel delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Croes-Hywel
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Croes-Hywel
Orthodontic practices in and around Croes-Hywel vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Croes-Hywel is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Croes-Hywel has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Croes-Hywel, 5.3% of the 2,194 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Croes-Hywel; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Croes-Hywel sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croes-Hywel is about 24 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Croes-Hywel
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Croes-Hywel 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. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Croes-Hywel
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 Croes-Hywel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Croes-Hywel
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Frequently Asked Questions in Croes-Hywel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croes-Hywel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croes-Hywel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croes-Hywel is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9.3 miles to the south. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (10.9 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Spa (11.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croes-Hywel?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Croes-Hywel, 1 practice within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pontypool, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croes-Hywel?
The nearest practice to Croes-Hywel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Cwmbran Dental Care (11.7 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (12.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croes-Hywel, Monmouthshire?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Croes-Hywel, Monmouthshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.