Orthodontic practices near Frongoch
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Frongoch. The closest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 23.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 23.9 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 24.3 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 24.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 24.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 25.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 25.6 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 25.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 26.0 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Frongoch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saint Asaph, 23.9 miles north; the next are Bodelwyddan (24.3 miles north) and Oswestry (24.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 23.9 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 24.3 miles north |
| Oswestry | 1 | 24.7 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 24.9 miles east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 25.6 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 26.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Frongoch 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 20.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,346 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.7% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gwynedd | 167th closest to an orthodontic practice of 297 places in the county (the county median is 21.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 24 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 24 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 55 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
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 Frongoch
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Frongoch; the nearest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 23.9 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (27.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 9 of the practices around Frongoch list clear aligners, the nearest 23.9 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 Frongoch are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 26 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Frongoch to Willows Dental and Implant Practice is roughly 55 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 620 to 1,240 miles and 18 to 37 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £280 to £560 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 370 to 620 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Frongoch
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Orthodontist in Frongoch: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Frongoch often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Frongoch with the wider Gwynedd area.
Local provider signals in Frongoch
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Frongoch. The nearest recorded are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 24 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 24 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 25 miles away.
Facts about Frongoch
Rhyd-uchaf is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Frongoch.
Frongoch in context
ONS classifies Frongoch as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 20.4% of Frongoch's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,346 residents in Frongoch's census neighbourhood, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Frongoch; the nearest is about 24 miles away. Frongoch sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Widen your local search
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Frongoch
Starting orthodontic treatment in Frongoch can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Frongoch — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Frongoch
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Frongoch can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Frongoch
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Frongoch — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Frongoch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Frongoch
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Frongoch, Gwynedd within a broader nearby area. Related nearby location pages such as Rhyd-uchaf, Llanycil, Bala, Cwmtirmynach, Llangower, and Llidiardau can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Frongoch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Frongoch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Frongoch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Frongoch is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 23.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Glan Clwyd Hospital (24.3 miles) and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta (24.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Frongoch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Frongoch, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saint Asaph, 23.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Frongoch?
The nearest practice to Frongoch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 26.0 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (27.1 miles) and Ruabon Road Dental Practice (27.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Frongoch, Gwynedd?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Frongoch, Gwynedd?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.