Orthodontic practices near Gronant
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Gronant; 4 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 5.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 5.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 6.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 7.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 7.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 11.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Primo DentalWallasey | 11.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 13.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Wallasey Village Dental PracticeWallasey | 13.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (592 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gronant with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhyl, 5.4 miles west; the next are Saint Asaph (6.7 miles south-west) and Bodelwyddan (7.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhyl | 1 | 5.4 miles west |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 6.7 miles south-west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 7.4 miles south-west |
| Wirral | 1 | 7.4 miles east |
| Heswall | 1 | 11.0 miles east |
| Wallasey | 4 | 11.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gronant
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 16.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 16.0 miles east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 15.8 miles east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gronant at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 1,258 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,479 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 282 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 94th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.4 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 17 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 5 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 7 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 49 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 4 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 Gronant
From Gronant the nearest practice is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 5.4 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 4 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ollie and Darsh (15.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (7.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Gronant list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gronant are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 5.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gronant to Bod Heulog Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gronant
County of Flintshire12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Gronant
Orthodontist in Gronant: This page was put together for people in Gronant who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of County of Flintshire. Gronant — a small village with a population of around 1,258 — is covered on this page specifically.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Gwespyr, Llanasa, Marian, Tanlan Banks, Trelawnyd, and Axton as well as this one.
The local picture in Gronant
Gronant is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Gronant's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,479 residents in Gronant's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gronant; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Gronant falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gronant is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 17 miles away.
Practice signals around Gronant
There is no orthodontist on our records in Gronant itself. The nearest we do hold are Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 5 miles away; Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 7 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 7 miles away.
Where Gronant sits locally
Gronant is home to around 1,258 people, classing it as a small village within County of Flintshire. Heading east for around 1 km brings you to Gwespyr, the closest linked location.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gronant
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Gronant has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Gronant — Local Context
No orthodontic practice covers Gronant directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. Gronant's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Gronant falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Gronant's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6% of the 1,479 residents in Gronant's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gronant; the nearest is about 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Gronant sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Gronant is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Gronant itself. The nearest recorded are Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 5 miles away; Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 7 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 7 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gronant
Orthodontic treatment in Gronant is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Gronant
No orthodontic practice covers Gronant directly, though Bupa Dental Care (about 4 miles away) is the nearest dentist and can usually point patients toward orthodontic care locally. ONS classifies Gronant as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Gronant sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Gronant has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.9% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gronant, 6% of the 1,479 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Gronant has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Gronant among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Gronant is about 17 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gronant. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gronant
This part of the page places Gronant, County of Flintshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. If you're still deciding, related pages for Gwespyr, Llanasa, Marian, Tanlan Banks, Trelawnyd, and Axton may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Gronant
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gronant often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gronant?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gronant is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 5.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Willows Dental and Implant Practice (6.7 miles) and Glan Clwyd Hospital (7.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gronant?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gronant, 4 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rhyl, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gronant?
The nearest practice to Gronant that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 5.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Lakeside Orthodontics (7.4 miles) and Buckle Advanced Dental Care (13.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gronant, County of Flintshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gronant, County of Flintshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.