Orthodontic practices near Duke's Meadow
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Duke's Meadow; 6 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 9.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 10.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 11.6 miles 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 Duke's Meadow with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 miles west; the next are Blackwood (9.0 miles south) and Newbridge (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 6.1 miles west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.0 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 10.2 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Duke's Meadow
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), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 17.7 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Duke's Meadow at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blaenau Gwent |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,375 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Blaenau Gwent | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 6.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 20 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 6 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 9 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 38 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 Duke's Meadow
From Duke's Meadow the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 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. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Duke's Meadow list clear aligners, the nearest 9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Duke's Meadow are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Duke's Meadow to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Duke's Meadow
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Orthodontist in Duke's Meadow: Before booking anything in Duke's Meadow, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is relevant to searches focused on both Duke's Meadow and the wider Blaenau Gwent area.
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What official data says about Duke's Meadow
Officially, Duke's Meadow is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Duke's Meadow sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,375 residents in the neighbourhood around Duke's Meadow, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent. People in Duke's Meadow usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data puts Duke's Meadow close to the Wales median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Duke's Meadow is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Where Duke's Meadow sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Dukestown, under 1 km to the north.
What we know about practices near Duke's Meadow
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Duke's Meadow. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 6 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Duke's Meadow
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Duke's Meadow has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Duke's Meadow
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Duke's Meadow
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Duke's Meadow helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Duke's Meadow
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Duke's Meadow — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
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Areas We Cover Around Duke's Meadow
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Frequently Asked Questions in Duke's Meadow
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Duke's Meadow often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Duke's Meadow?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Duke's Meadow is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 6.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.0 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Duke's Meadow?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Duke's Meadow, 6 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Duke's Meadow?
The nearest practice to Duke's Meadow that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (9.7 miles) and Lodge Dental (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Duke's Meadow, Blaenau Gwent?
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 Duke's Meadow, Blaenau Gwent?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.