Orthodontic practices near Ffynnon Gynydd
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Ffynnon Gynydd. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 21.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 21.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 21.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 21.5 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 21.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 21.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 21.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 21.6 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 21.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ffynnon Gynydd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 21.3 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (21.6 miles south) and Hirwaun (25.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 21.3 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 21.6 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 25.4 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 25.8 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.1 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 27.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Ffynnon Gynydd 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,281 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 249th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 38 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 21 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 22 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 21 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 Ffynnon Gynydd
Ffynnon Gynydd is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 21.3 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (25.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (21.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Ffynnon Gynydd list clear aligners, the nearest 21.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ffynnon Gynydd are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 21.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 38 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Ffynnon Gynydd to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 45 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 550 to 1,110 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £250 to £500 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 330 to 550 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ffynnon Gynydd
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Orthodontist in Ffynnon Gynydd: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Ffynnon Gynydd often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Sir Powys and the surrounding area.
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Practice signals around Ffynnon Gynydd
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ffynnon Gynydd itself. The nearest we do hold are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 21 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 22 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 25 miles away.
Facts about Ffynnon Gynydd
The nearest other location we cover is Ciltwrch, around 1 km to the south-west.
What official data says about Ffynnon Gynydd
Ffynnon Gynydd is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ffynnon Gynydd falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 14.9% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,281 residents in the neighbourhood around Ffynnon Gynydd, 6.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Ffynnon Gynydd has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 21 miles away. Ffynnon Gynydd falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ffynnon Gynydd is about 38 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ffynnon Gynydd
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ffynnon Gynydd
Many people in Ffynnon Gynydd delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ffynnon Gynydd
Ffynnon Gynydd has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 21 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Ffynnon Gynydd — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 14.9% of Ffynnon Gynydd's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,281 residents in Ffynnon Gynydd's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Ffynnon Gynydd usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 21 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Ffynnon Gynydd among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ffynnon Gynydd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 38 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ffynnon Gynydd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ffynnon Gynydd
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ffynnon Gynydd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ffynnon Gynydd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ffynnon Gynydd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ffynnon Gynydd is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 21.3 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (21.3 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (21.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ffynnon Gynydd?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Ffynnon Gynydd, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 21.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ffynnon Gynydd?
The nearest practice to Ffynnon Gynydd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 21.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (21.5 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (22.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ffynnon Gynydd, Sir Powys?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ffynnon Gynydd, Sir Powys?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.