Orthodontic practices near Glenboi
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Glenboi, 10 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, 2.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 2.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 2.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 5.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 6.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 7.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Glenboi with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Aberdare, 2.4 miles north-west; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (5.2 miles north) and Hirwaun (5.7 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdare | 2 | 2.4 miles north-west |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 5.2 miles north |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 6.4 miles south-east |
| Hengoed | 1 | 7.8 miles south-east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Glenboi
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), 5.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 15.1 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 14.5 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Glenboi at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 20.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,934 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 457 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 45th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.4 miles away, closer than 78% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 2 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 5 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 62 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 Glenboi
Glenboi is 2.4 miles from Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Glenboi list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Glenboi are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 6.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Glenboi
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Orthodontist in Glenboi: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Glenboi keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What we know about practices near Glenboi
There is no orthodontist on our records in Glenboi itself. The nearest recorded are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 2 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 5 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 6 miles away.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Abercwmboi, Cwmpennar, Cefnpennar, Caegarw, Cwmbach, and Darranlas.
About Glenboi
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Cwmpennar, the closest linked location.
The local picture in Glenboi
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Glenboi sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 20.2% of Glenboi's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,934 residents in Glenboi's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. With 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, Glenboi is better served than 69% of towns in Wales. Glenboi's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Glenboi is about 16 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Glenboi
The orthodontic landscape in Glenboi offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Glenboi
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Glenboi
Starting orthodontic treatment in Glenboi can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Glenboi
What's available in Glenboi depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Glenboi sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 20.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,934 residents in the neighbourhood around Glenboi, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Glenboi has 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Glenboi sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Glenboi is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Glenboi. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Glenboi
These links help widen your research beyond Glenboi, Rhondda Cynon Taf if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Abercwmboi, Cwmpennar, Cefnpennar, Caegarw, Cwmbach, and Darranlas may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Glenboi
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Glenboi often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Glenboi?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Glenboi is Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 2.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Swan Dental Practice (2.6 miles) and Prince Charles Hospital (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Glenboi?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Glenboi, 10 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Glenboi?
The nearest practice to Glenboi that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 6.4 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.0 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (10.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Glenboi, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
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 Glenboi, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.