Orthodontic practices near Gatlas
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Gatlas, 18 practices within 10 and 69 practices within 20. The closest is Isca Dental and Implant Centre in Newport, 1.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 1.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (813 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Malpas Dental CareNewport | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (582 reviews) |
| 94 DentalNewport | 2.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 3.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Kensington Court Clinic - Dental ClinicNewport | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 4.3 (58 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 3.6 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Newport Smile CentreNewport | 3.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.6 (70 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gatlas with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newport, 1.4 miles south; the next are Cwmbran (2.7 miles west) and Pontypool (4.9 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 10 | 1.4 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 2.7 miles west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Newbridge | 2 | 8.7 miles west |
| Cardiff | 2 | 10.0 miles south-west |
| Thornhill | 2 | 10.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gatlas
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), 12.2 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 12.2 miles west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 12.3 miles south-west |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 11.9 miles east |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 13.3 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gatlas at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Newport |
| 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 | 11.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,176 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 150 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 97% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Newport | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 53 places in the county (the county median is 2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 87% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Newport |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 13 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Isca Dental and Implant Centre, Newport — 1 miles Llantarnam Dental, Cwmbran — 3 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 69 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Restore Dental Group — under a mile |
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 Gatlas
The nearest practice to Gatlas is Isca Dental and Implant Centre in Newport, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 69.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (10.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Gatlas list clear aligners, the nearest 1.4 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 Gatlas are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Llantarnam Dental in Cwmbran, 2.7 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 Gatlas
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Orthodontist in Gatlas: This page was put together for people in Gatlas who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Gatlas with the wider Newport area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Gatlas
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gatlas itself. The nearest we do hold are Isca Dental and Implant Centre in Newport, about a mile away; Llantarnam Dental in Cwmbran, about 3 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 5 miles away.
More local pages to browse
Pages for Caerleon, Llandegveth, Ponthir, Coldra, Llanddewi Fach, and Lawrence Hill follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Where Gatlas sits locally
Ponthir is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km west of Gatlas.
Area profile for Gatlas
Gatlas's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Gatlas's under-16 share, 11.8%, is below the typical level. In the census neighbourhood around Gatlas, 6.4% of the 1,176 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Newport, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gatlas has 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 97% of towns in Wales. Gatlas falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Gatlas is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 13 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Gatlas Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Gatlas offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Gatlas
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gatlas
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gatlas can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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 Gatlas
There's no orthodontist on record in Gatlas itself; the nearest dentist, Restore Dental Group, is under a mile away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Gatlas is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gatlas falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Gatlas has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.8% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gatlas, 6.4% of the 1,176 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Newport, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gatlas is better served than 97% of towns in Wales. Gatlas falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Gatlas is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 13 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 Gatlas. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gatlas
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Gatlas, Newport, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Caerleon, Llandegveth, Ponthir, Coldra, Llanddewi Fach, and Lawrence Hill for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gatlas
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gatlas often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gatlas?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gatlas is Isca Dental and Implant Centre in Newport, about 1.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Llantarnam Dental (2.7 miles) and Malpas Dental Care (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gatlas?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Gatlas, 18 practices within 10 miles and 69 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gatlas?
The nearest practice to Gatlas that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Llantarnam Dental in Cwmbran, about 2.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Malpas Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Care (3.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gatlas, Newport?
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 Gatlas, Newport?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.