Orthodontic practices near Ffordd-las
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Ffordd-las; 4 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 7.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 7.2 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 7.5 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 7.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 8.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 10.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 11.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Smilebay In Connah's QuayDeeside | 11.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (95 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ffordd-las with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mold, 7.2 miles east; the next are Saint Asaph (8.2 miles north-west) and Bodelwyddan (10.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mold | 3 | 7.2 miles east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 10.2 miles north-west |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 11.5 miles east |
| Deeside | 2 | 11.6 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 12.6 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ffordd-las
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall (5.0 from 144 reviews), 14.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 15.5 miles north-east |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ffordd-las 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,239 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.2 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 22 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bryn Siriol Dental Practice, Mold — 7 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 8 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 36 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 Ffordd-las
From Ffordd-las the nearest practice is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 7.2 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (15.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (14.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Ffordd-las list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 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 Ffordd-las are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 7.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ffordd-las to Bryn Siriol Dental Practice 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ffordd-las
Denbighshire12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Ffordd-las
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Ffordd-las, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Denbighshire.
Ffordd-las at a glance
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Hendrerwydd, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
Nearby location pages including Hendrerwydd, Groes Efa, Llangwyfan, Rhiwbebyll, Waen, and Gellifor can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Ffordd-las in context
Ffordd-las — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 16.4% of Ffordd-las's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,239 residents in Ffordd-las's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Ffordd-las has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Ffordd-las's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ffordd-las is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 22 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Ffordd-las
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ffordd-las itself. The closest on record are Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 7 miles away; Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 8 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ffordd-las
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ffordd-las has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ffordd-las
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ffordd-las — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ffordd-las
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Ffordd-las 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 Ffordd-las
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ffordd-las. Ffordd-las — smaller 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 16.4% of Ffordd-las's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,239 residents in Ffordd-las's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Ffordd-las has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. National deprivation data puts Ffordd-las close to the Wales median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ffordd-las is about 22 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ffordd-las. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ffordd-las
These local links are here for anyone comparing Ffordd-las, Denbighshire against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Hendrerwydd, Groes Efa, Llangwyfan, Rhiwbebyll, Waen, and Gellifor follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ffordd-las
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ffordd-las often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ffordd-las?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ffordd-las is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 7.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Grosvenor Orthodontics (7.5 miles) and Grosvenor Place Dental Practice (7.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ffordd-las?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ffordd-las, 4 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Mold, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ffordd-las?
The nearest practice to Ffordd-las that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 7.2 miles to the east. Others nearby include Greenacre Orthodontics (11.6 miles) and Bod Heulog Dental Practice (12.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ffordd-las, Denbighshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ffordd-las, Denbighshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.