Orthodontic practices near Gell
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gell; 5 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, 5.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 5.9 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 5.9 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 6.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 9.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 10.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 11.6 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 12.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gell with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colwyn Bay, 5.9 miles north; the next are Llandudno (8.9 miles north-west) and Bodelwyddan (10.2 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 5.9 miles north |
| Llandudno | 2 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 10.2 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 11.6 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 12.3 miles north-east |
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 16.8 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gell
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 8.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 12.3 miles north-east |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 5.9 miles north |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.7 (56 reviews) | 11.6 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gell at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Conwy |
| 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,428 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Conwy | 54th closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.9 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Care, Colwyn Bay — 6 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 9 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 9 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 Gell
From Gell the nearest practice is Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, 5.9 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 5 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (16.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (24.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Gell list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 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 Gell are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 12.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gell to Dental Care 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 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gell
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Orthodontist in Gell: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Gell keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Conwy.
What official data says about Gell
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Gell sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Gell's under-16 share sits at 17.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gell, 7% of the 1,428 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Gell usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Gell sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gell is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 34 miles away.
Facts about Gell
Tan-y-Graig is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km east of Gell.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Trofarth, Tan-y-Graig, Pentre Isaf, Dawn, Llangernyw, and Pandy Tudur.
Useful local orthodontic context for Gell
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gell. The closest on record are Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 6 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 9 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 10 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Gell
Many people in Gell delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gell
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Gell. Gell's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gell falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 17.3% of Gell's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gell, 7% of the 1,428 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gell has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Gell sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gell is about 34 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Gell
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Gell can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Gell
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Gell — 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 Gell. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gell
This part of the page places Gell, Conwy in context alongside the towns and areas around it. This page links onward to Trofarth, Tan-y-Graig, Pentre Isaf, Dawn, Llangernyw, and Pandy Tudur for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gell
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gell often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gell?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gell is Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 5.9 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bay Orthodontics (5.9 miles) and Clytha Clinic (6.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gell?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gell, 5 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Colwyn Bay, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gell?
The nearest practice to Gell that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 12.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (23.9 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (24.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gell, Conwy?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gell, Conwy?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.