Orthodontic practices near Defynnog
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Defynnog; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 13.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 13.8 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 14.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 14.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 16.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 16.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 16.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 24.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 24.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 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 Defynnog with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glyn-neath, 13.8 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (14.1 miles south) and Merthyr Tydfil (14.2 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 13.8 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 14.1 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 14.2 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 16.4 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 16.6 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 24.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Defynnog
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), 14.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 14.1 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 16.4 miles south |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 4.6 (339 reviews) | 13.8 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Defynnog 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 131st closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 14 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 14 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 6 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 Defynnog
The nearest practice to Defynnog is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 13.8 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (14.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (24.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Defynnog list clear aligners, the nearest 13.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Defynnog are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 13.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Defynnog to Dental Lounge Glynneath is roughly 30 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 360 to 720 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £325 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 220 to 360 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Defynnog
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Orthodontist in Defynnog: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Defynnog. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Defynnog itself or elsewhere in Sir Powys.
About Defynnog
Sennybridge is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Defynnog.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Devynock, Sennybridge, Pentre'r-felin, Heol Senni, Llanfihangel-Nant-Brân, and Pentre-bâch.
Local provider signals in Defynnog
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Defynnog. The nearest recorded are Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 14 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 14 miles away; and Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 14 miles away.
Defynnog in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Defynnog sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.6% of Defynnog's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Defynnog, 6.6% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Defynnog usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Defynnog sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Defynnog is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Defynnog
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Defynnog helps you ask the right questions. 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.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Defynnog
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Defynnog — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Defynnog
Patients in Defynnog have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
How to Choose in Defynnog
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 Defynnog practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Defynnog. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Defynnog
This section helps connect Defynnog, Sir Powys to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Devynock, Sennybridge, Pentre'r-felin, Heol Senni, Llanfihangel-Nant-Brân, and Pentre-bâch.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Defynnog
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Defynnog often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Defynnog?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Defynnog is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 13.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (14.1 miles) and Prince Charles Hospital (14.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Defynnog?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Defynnog, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Glyn-neath, 13.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Defynnog?
The nearest practice to Defynnog that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 13.8 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (24.6 miles) and Taf Dental (24.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Defynnog, Sir Powys?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Defynnog, Sir Powys?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.