Orthodontic practices near Five Locks
On our practice register: 10 practices within 5 miles of Five Locks, 22 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmbran Dental Care, 1.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 1.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 1.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 1.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 2.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Bettws Dental SugeryNewport | 4.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 4.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| Malpas Dental CareNewport | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (582 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Five Locks with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cwmbran, 1.3 miles south-east; the next are Pontypool (1.9 miles north-east) and Newport (4.0 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cwmbran | 4 | 1.3 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 1.9 miles north-east |
| Newport | 10 | 4.0 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 4.5 miles west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Five Locks
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 9.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 9.3 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 11.6 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Five Locks at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torfaen |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,169 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 | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 26.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 315 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 92% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Torfaen County Borough | 27th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Torfaen County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 13 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmbran Dental Care, Cwmbran — 1 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 2 miles Bettws Dental Sugery, Newport — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 50 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 Five Locks
The nearest practice to Five Locks is Cwmbran Dental Care, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Five Locks list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Five Locks are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cwmbran Dental Care, 1.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Five Locks
Torfaen County Borough12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Five Locks
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Five Locks, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Five Locks and the wider Torfaen County Borough area.
About Five Locks
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Upper Cwmbran, the closest linked location.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including Lowlands, Upper Cwmbran, Pontnewydd, Cwmynyscoy, Pontrhydyrun, and Forge Hammer if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Five Locks
Officially, Five Locks is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Five Locks sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 15.1% of Five Locks's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Five Locks, 6.8% of the 1,169 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, Five Locks is better served than 92% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Five Locks among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Five Locks is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 13 miles away.
What local practice data suggests in Five Locks
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Five Locks. The closest on record are Cwmbran Dental Care, about a mile away; Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 2 miles away; and Bettws Dental Sugery in Newport, about 4 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Five Locks
The orthodontic landscape in Five Locks offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Five Locks
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Five Locks — 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 Five Locks
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Five Locks helps you ask the right questions. 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 Five Locks
Not every practice near Five Locks offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Five Locks is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Five Locks sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15.1% of Five Locks's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Five Locks, 6.8% of the 1,169 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Five Locks has more choice than 92% of towns in Wales. Five Locks falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Five Locks is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 13 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Five Locks. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Five Locks
This section helps connect Five Locks, Torfaen County Borough to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Lowlands, Upper Cwmbran, Pontnewydd, Cwmynyscoy, Pontrhydyrun, and Forge Hammer.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Five Locks
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Five Locks often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Five Locks?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Five Locks is Cwmbran Dental Care, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Cwmbran Dental Spa (1.8 miles) and Goodwin Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Five Locks?
Our register has 10 practices within 5 miles of Five Locks, 22 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Five Locks?
The nearest practice to Five Locks that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cwmbran Dental Care, about 1.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Lodge Dental (1.9 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (2.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Five Locks, Torfaen County Borough?
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 Five Locks, Torfaen County Borough?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.