Orthodontic practices near Cwmcrawnon
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Cwmcrawnon; 1 practice within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 9.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 9.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 13.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 13.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 14.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 14.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 14.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 14.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 15.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cwmcrawnon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 9.6 miles south-west; the next are Aberdare (13.9 miles south-west) and Blackwood (14.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 13.9 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 14.3 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Newbridge | 2 | 14.7 miles south |
| Hengoed | 1 | 15.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cwmcrawnon
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), 14.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 18.2 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 15.9 miles south-east |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 20.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cwmcrawnon 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,035 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.7% aged 16 to 24 and 20.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 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 | 48th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 25 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 10 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 14 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 14 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, 20 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 Cwmcrawnon
The nearest practice to Cwmcrawnon is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 9.6 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 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (14.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (14.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Cwmcrawnon list clear aligners, the nearest 13.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cwmcrawnon are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 14.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Cwmcrawnon to Prince Charles Hospital 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cwmcrawnon
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Orthodontist in Cwmcrawnon: Before booking anything in Cwmcrawnon, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sir Powys, not just Cwmcrawnon.
Local context for Cwmcrawnon
Coed-yr-ynys is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Cwmcrawnon.
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Nearby location pages including Coed-yr-ynys, Llangynidr, Pencommin, Bwlch, Cyffredyn, and Gaer can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
What official data says about Cwmcrawnon
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cwmcrawnon sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.6% of Cwmcrawnon's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,035 residents in the neighbourhood around Cwmcrawnon, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cwmcrawnon; the nearest is about 10 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Cwmcrawnon sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cwmcrawnon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 25 miles away.
Practice data for Cwmcrawnon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cwmcrawnon. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 10 miles away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 14 miles away; and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 14 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Cwmcrawnon
The orthodontic landscape in Cwmcrawnon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Cwmcrawnon
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Cwmcrawnon practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cwmcrawnon
Many people in Cwmcrawnon 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. 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 Cwmcrawnon — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cwmcrawnon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cwmcrawnon
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Cwmcrawnon, Sir Powys. You can keep exploring with related pages for Coed-yr-ynys, Llangynidr, Pencommin, Bwlch, Cyffredyn, and Gaer.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cwmcrawnon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cwmcrawnon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cwmcrawnon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cwmcrawnon is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 9.6 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (13.9 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cwmcrawnon?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cwmcrawnon, 1 practice within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 9.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cwmcrawnon?
The nearest practice to Cwmcrawnon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 14.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (14.7 miles) and Lodge Dental (15.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cwmcrawnon, Sir Powys?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cwmcrawnon, Sir Powys?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.