Orthodontic practices near Darranlas
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Darranlas, 11 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, 3.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 3.5 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 3.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 5.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 6.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 6.8 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 7.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Darranlas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aberdare, 3.5 miles north-west; the next are Pontypridd (5.4 miles south) and Merthyr Tydfil (5.8 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | 2 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 5.4 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Hengoed | 1 | 6.7 miles south-east |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 8.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Darranlas
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), 6.8 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 15.0 miles south-east |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Darranlas at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,462 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,150 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 70th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 14 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 4 miles Taf Dental, Pontypridd — 5 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 64 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 Darranlas
The nearest practice to Darranlas is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, 3.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (6.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Darranlas list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Darranlas are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Darranlas
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Darranlas in numbers
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What official data says about Darranlas
ONS classifies Darranlas as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Darranlas falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Census data puts 18.1% of Darranlas's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Darranlas, 7.7% of the 1,462 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, Darranlas is better served than 69% of towns in Wales. Darranlas's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Darranlas is about 14 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
What we know about practices near Darranlas
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Darranlas. The nearest recorded are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 4 miles away; Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 5 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 6 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Darranlas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Darranlas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Darranlas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Darranlas is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 3.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Swan Dental Practice (3.7 miles) and Taf Dental (5.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Darranlas?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Darranlas, 11 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Darranlas?
The nearest practice to Darranlas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 5.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (8.0 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (8.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Darranlas, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Darranlas, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.