Orthodontic practices near Cyffredyn
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Cyffredyn; 21 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 10.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 10.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 14.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 14.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 14.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 14.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 14.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 15.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 15.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cyffredyn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 10.5 miles south-west; the next are Blackwood (14.2 miles south) and Newbridge (14.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 10.5 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 14.2 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 14.4 miles south |
| Aberdare | 2 | 14.7 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 15.7 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 Cyffredyn
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), 15.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 15.7 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) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 19.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cyffredyn 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 | 58th 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 Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 14 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 21 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 Cyffredyn
From Cyffredyn the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 10.5 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. 21 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (14.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (14.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Cyffredyn list clear aligners, the nearest 14.2 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 Cyffredyn are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 14.2 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 Cyffredyn to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 25 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 270 to 550 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £120 to £250 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 160 to 270 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 Cyffredyn
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Orthodontist in Cyffredyn: This page was put together for people in Cyffredyn who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Cyffredyn itself or elsewhere in Sir Powys.
About Cyffredyn
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Coed-yr-ynys, the closest linked location.
What local practice data suggests in Cyffredyn
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cyffredyn itself. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 10 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 14 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 14 miles away.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Coed-yr-ynys, Gaer, Llangynidr, Pencommin, Cwmcrawnon, and Pont-y-bryn-hurt follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Area profile for Cyffredyn
Cyffredyn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,035 residents in Cyffredyn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cyffredyn; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Cyffredyn's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cyffredyn is about 25 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cyffredyn
The orthodontic landscape in Cyffredyn offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Cyffredyn
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 Cyffredyn practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
The Orthodontic Journey in Cyffredyn
Many people in Cyffredyn 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cyffredyn
Provision in Cyffredyn varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Cyffredyn sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cyffredyn's under-16 share sits at 15.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,035 residents in Cyffredyn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Cyffredyn; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Cyffredyn's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Cyffredyn is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cyffredyn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cyffredyn
These links help widen your research beyond Cyffredyn, Sir Powys if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Coed-yr-ynys, Gaer, Llangynidr, Pencommin, Cwmcrawnon, and Pont-y-bryn-hurt for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cyffredyn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cyffredyn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cyffredyn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cyffredyn is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 10.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (14.2 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (14.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cyffredyn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Cyffredyn, 0 practices within 10 miles and 21 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 10.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cyffredyn?
The nearest practice to Cyffredyn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 14.2 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (14.4 miles) and Lodge Dental (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cyffredyn, Sir Powys?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cyffredyn, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.