Orthodontic practices near Derwen
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Derwen; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 14.0 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 14.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 14.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 14.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 14.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 16.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 16.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 16.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Derwen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 14.0 miles east; the next are Mold (14.3 miles north-east) and Saint Asaph (16.0 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 14.0 miles east |
| Mold | 3 | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 16.0 miles north |
| Wrexham | 4 | 16.2 miles east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 17.2 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Derwen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Greenacre Orthodontics in Deeside (4.9 from 471 reviews), 19.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 19.3 miles north-east |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) | 16.6 miles east |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 4.8 (54 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 4.7 (162 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Derwen at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Denbighshire |
| 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 | 18% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,633 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 22 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 96th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 14 miles Grosvenor Orthodontics, Mold — 14 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 16 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, 14 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 Derwen
From Derwen the nearest practice is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 14 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (16.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Derwen list clear aligners, the nearest 14 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 Derwen are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 14.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Derwen to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice 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 730 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £330 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 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Derwen
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Orthodontist in Derwen: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Derwen understand their options before committing to an appointment. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Derwen itself or elsewhere in Denbighshire.
The local picture in Derwen
Derwen is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Derwen's under-16 share sits at 18%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,633 residents in the neighbourhood around Derwen, 8.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. People in Derwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. Derwen falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Derwen is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Bryn Saith Marchog, Gwyddelwern, Melin-y-Wig, Bettws Gwerfil Goch, Clawdd-newydd, and Clawdd Poncen are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What we know about practices near Derwen
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Derwen. The closest on record are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 14 miles away; Grosvenor Orthodontics in Mold, about 14 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 16 miles away.
A quick look at Derwen
Just around 2 km north-east, Bryn Saith Marchog is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Derwen
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Derwen helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Derwen
Provision in Derwen varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. ONS classifies Derwen as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Derwen falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 18% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,633 residents in Derwen's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Derwen has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 14 miles away. Derwen falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Derwen is about 32 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Derwen
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Derwen can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Derwen — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Derwen. Derwen — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 18% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.3% of the 1,633 residents in Derwen's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. People in Derwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 14 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Derwen among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Derwen is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Derwen itself. The closest on record are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 14 miles away; Grosvenor Orthodontics in Mold, about 14 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 16 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Derwen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Derwen
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Derwen, Denbighshire with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Bryn Saith Marchog, Gwyddelwern, Melin-y-Wig, Bettws Gwerfil Goch, Clawdd-newydd, and Clawdd Poncen may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Derwen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Derwen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Derwen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Derwen is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 14.0 miles to the east. The next closest are Grosvenor Orthodontics (14.3 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (14.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Derwen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Derwen, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rhosllannerchrugog, 14.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Derwen?
The nearest practice to Derwen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 14.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Signature Smiles (16.2 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (16.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Derwen, Denbighshire?
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 Derwen, Denbighshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.