Orthodontic practices near Glan-rhyd
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Glan-rhyd, 2 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 2.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 2.9 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 5.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 11.0 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 11.8 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 12.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 12.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 12.6 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 12.6 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Glan-rhyd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 2.9 miles south; the next are Glyn-neath (5.8 miles east) and Hirwaun (11.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 2.9 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 5.8 miles east |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 11.0 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 11.8 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 12.5 miles south-west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 12.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Glan-rhyd
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 11.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 16.7 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 14.2 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Glan-rhyd 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,063 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 543 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Sir Powys | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 30 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 3 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 6 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 28 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 Glan-rhyd
Glan-rhyd is 2.9 miles from Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (11 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (18.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Glan-rhyd list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Glan-rhyd are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 30 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Glan-rhyd
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Glan-rhyd in numbers
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Ystradgynlais, the closest linked location.
Local provider signals in Glan-rhyd
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Glan-rhyd itself. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 3 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 6 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 11 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Caeralem, Gorof, Ystradgynlais, Cwmgiedd, Gurnos, and Ystalyfera.
Area profile for Glan-rhyd
Glan-rhyd's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Powys Teaching Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Glan-rhyd. Census data puts 15.3% of Glan-rhyd's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Glan-rhyd, 6.2% of the 2,063 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Glan-rhyd has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Glan-rhyd is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Glan-rhyd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 30 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Glan-rhyd
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Glan-rhyd can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Glan-rhyd
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The Orthodontic Journey in Glan-rhyd
Many people in Glan-rhyd delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Glan-rhyd
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Glan-rhyd
What's available in Glan-rhyd depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Officially, Glan-rhyd is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Glan-rhyd sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Glan-rhyd's under-16 share sits at 15.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Glan-rhyd, 6.2% of the 2,063 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, Glan-rhyd is better served than 61% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Glan-rhyd is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Glan-rhyd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 30 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Glan-rhyd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Glan-rhyd
These links help widen your research beyond Glan-rhyd, Sir Powys if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Caeralem, Gorof, Ystradgynlais, Cwmgiedd, Gurnos, and Ystalyfera.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Glan-rhyd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Glan-rhyd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Glan-rhyd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Glan-rhyd is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 2.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (5.8 miles) and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (11.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Glan-rhyd?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Glan-rhyd, 2 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Glan-rhyd?
The nearest practice to Glan-rhyd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 5.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Neat Teeth Orthodontics (12.5 miles) and Parkway Private Dental Clinic (12.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Glan-rhyd, Sir Powys?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Glan-rhyd, Sir Powys?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.