Orthodontic practices near Fachwen
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Fachwen; 1 practice within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 7.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 7.1 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 18.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 18.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 20.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 20.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 20.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 28.4 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 29.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Fachwen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 7.1 miles north; the next are Llandudno (18.5 miles north-east) and Colwyn Bay (20.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 7.1 miles north |
| Llandudno | 2 | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 20.3 miles north-east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 28.4 miles east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 29.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Fachwen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 18.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 18.5 miles north-east |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 4.3 (20 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Fachwen at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gwynedd |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,008 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 44 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gwynedd | 53rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 297 places in the county (the county median is 21.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.1 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 7 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 18 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 20 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 3 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 Fachwen
The nearest practice to Fachwen is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 7.1 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. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 3.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (7.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around Fachwen list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Fachwen are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Fachwen to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Fachwen
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Orthodontist in Fachwen: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Fachwen? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Gwynedd.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Gallt - y - foel, Llanberis, Clwt - y - bont, Dinorwic, Deiniolen, and Rhiwen.
What we know about practices near Fachwen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Fachwen itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 7 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 18 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 20 miles away.
Facts about Fachwen
The nearest other location we cover is Gallt - y - foel, around 1 km to the north-east.
What official data says about Fachwen
Fachwen — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 16.5% of Fachwen's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,008 residents in the neighbourhood around Fachwen, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fachwen; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Fachwen sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
All Orthodontic Options in Fachwen Explained
Patients in Fachwen have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Fachwen — Local Context
What's available in Fachwen depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Fachwen falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Fachwen sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.5% of Fachwen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,008 residents in the neighbourhood around Fachwen, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Fachwen; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Fachwen sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. There is no orthodontist on our records in Fachwen itself. The closest on record are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 7 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 18 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 20 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
The Orthodontic Journey in Fachwen
Orthodontic treatment in Fachwen is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Fachwen
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Fachwen
What's available in Fachwen depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, Fachwen sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.5% of Fachwen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,008 residents in the neighbourhood around Fachwen, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. People in Fachwen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Fachwen is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Fachwen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Fachwen
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Fachwen, Gwynedd alone. Nearby pages covering Gallt - y - foel, Llanberis, Clwt - y - bont, Dinorwic, Deiniolen, and Rhiwen may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Fachwen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Fachwen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Fachwen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Fachwen is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 7.1 miles to the north. The next closest are Llandudno Smiles (18.5 miles) and The Dental Studio (18.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Fachwen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Fachwen, 1 practice within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Fachwen?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists NHS orthodontic treatment in its published information. Ask your dentist about a referral — NHS places are allocated through referral, not by contacting a practice directly.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Fachwen, Gwynedd?
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 Fachwen, Gwynedd?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.