Orthodontic practices near Croes-wian
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Croes-wian; 7 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 5.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 5.5 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 7.5 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 8.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 9.1 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 10.0 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 10.7 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Croes-wian with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saint Asaph, 5.5 miles west; the next are Bodelwyddan (7.5 miles west) and Rhyl (8.5 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 7.5 miles west |
| Rhyl | 1 | 8.5 miles north-west |
| Mold | 3 | 9.1 miles south-east |
| Wirral | 1 | 10.0 miles north-east |
| Heswall | 1 | 10.7 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Croes-wian
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kamran Rasul - The Dental Clinic in Liverpool (5.0 from 361 reviews), 17.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 10.7 miles north-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Croes-wian at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr 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 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,247 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 89 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 99th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.5 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 18 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 6 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 8 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 53 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-wian
From Croes-wian the nearest practice is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 5.5 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. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic (17.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (10 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Croes-wian list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Croes-wian are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 18 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Croes-wian to Willows Dental and Implant Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Croes-wian
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Orthodontist in Croes-wian: Before booking anything in Croes-wian, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Croes-wian itself or elsewhere in County of Flintshire.
Local provider signals in Croes-wian
There is no orthodontist on our records in Croes-wian itself. The closest on record are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8 miles away; and Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 8 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
For a broader view, related location pages cover Caerwys, Pen-y-cefn, Afon-wen, Lloc, Aberwheeler, and Bodfari as well as this one.
Local context for Croes-wian
Just under 1 km east, Caerwys is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What official data says about Croes-wian
ONS classifies Croes-wian as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Croes-wian falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,247 residents in the neighbourhood around Croes-wian, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. Croes-wian has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Croes-wian's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Croes-wian is about 18 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
All Orthodontic Options in Croes-wian Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Croes-wian can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Treatment Options in Croes-wian — Local Context
Practices serving Croes-wian differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Croes-wian — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 15.4% of Croes-wian's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,247 residents in the neighbourhood around Croes-wian, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Croes-wian; the nearest is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Croes-wian sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Croes-wian is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 18 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Croes-wian itself. The closest on record are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8 miles away; and Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Croes-wian
Starting orthodontic treatment in Croes-wian 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Croes-wian
Treatment in Croes-wian runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Croes-wian. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Croes-wian
These links help widen your research beyond Croes-wian, County of Flintshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Caerwys, Pen-y-cefn, Afon-wen, Lloc, Aberwheeler, and Bodfari.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Croes-wian
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Croes-wian often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Croes-wian?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Croes-wian is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 5.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Glan Clwyd Hospital (7.5 miles) and Bod Heulog Dental Practice (8.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Croes-wian?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Croes-wian, 7 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saint Asaph, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Croes-wian?
The nearest practice to Croes-wian that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 8.5 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (9.1 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Croes-wian, County of Flintshire?
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-wian, County of Flintshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.