Orthodontic practices near Devynock
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Devynock; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 13.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 13.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 13.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 15.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 15.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 16.0 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 24.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 24.5 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 Devynock with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glyn-neath, 13.0 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (13.5 miles south) and Merthyr Tydfil (13.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 13.0 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 13.5 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 13.9 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 15.8 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 15.8 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 24.4 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 Devynock
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), 13.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 13.5 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 16.0 miles south |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 15.8 miles south |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 4.6 (339 reviews) | 13.0 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Devynock 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 | 109th 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 — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 13 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 Devynock
From Devynock the nearest practice is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 13 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. 6 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (24.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Devynock list clear aligners, the nearest 13 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 Devynock are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 13 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Devynock 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 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 Devynock
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Devynock at a glance
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What we know about practices near Devynock
There is no orthodontist on our records in Devynock itself. The closest on record are Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 13 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.
The local picture in Devynock
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Devynock sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,747 residents in the neighbourhood around Devynock, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Devynock has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 13 miles away. Devynock's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Devynock is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 33 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Devynock
Starting orthodontic treatment in Devynock can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Devynock
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Devynock. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Devynock sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.6% of Devynock's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,747 residents in the neighbourhood around Devynock, 6.6% 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 Devynock; the nearest is about 13 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Devynock is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Devynock is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 33 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Devynock
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Devynock has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Devynock offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Devynock. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Devynock
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Frequently Asked Questions in Devynock
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Devynock often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Devynock?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Devynock is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 13.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (13.5 miles) and Prince Charles Hospital (13.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Devynock?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Devynock, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Glyn-neath, 13.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Devynock?
The nearest practice to Devynock that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 13.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (24.4 miles) and Taf Dental (24.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Devynock, 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 Devynock, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.