Orthodontic practices near Gwernaffield-y-Waun
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Gwernaffield-y-Waun, 8 practices within 10 and 54 practices within 20. The closest is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 1.8 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 1.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 2.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 6.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 6.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Smilebay In Connah's QuayDeeside | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (95 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gwernaffield-y-Waun with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Mold, 1.8 miles east; the next are Penyffordd (6.2 miles east) and Deeside (6.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Mold | 3 | 1.8 miles east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 6.2 miles east |
| Deeside | 2 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Chester | 9 | 10.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall (5.0 from 144 reviews), 11.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 11.5 miles north |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 12.3 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gwernaffield-y-Waun 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 12.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,888 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 19.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 250 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 30th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.8 miles away, closer than 83% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bryn Siriol Dental Practice, Mold — 2 miles Cambria Dental Practice, Penyffordd — 6 miles Greenacre Orthodontics, Deeside — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 within 10 miles, 54 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 Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Gwernaffield-y-Waun is 1.8 miles from Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 54.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (11.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willaston Dental Care - Dentist On Wirral (11.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Gwernaffield-y-Waun list clear aligners, the nearest 1.8 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 Gwernaffield-y-Waun are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gwernaffield-y-Waun
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Orthodontist in Gwernaffield-y-Waun: Before booking anything in Gwernaffield-y-Waun, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Gwernaffield-y-Waun or another part of County of Flintshire.
Local snapshot of Gwernaffield-y-Waun
The nearest other location we cover is Pant-glâs, under 1 km to the north.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Pant-glâs, Pant-y-buarth, Cadole, Pantymwyn, Rhydymwyn, and Gwernymynydd.
What official data says about Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Officially, Gwernaffield-y-Waun is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gwernaffield-y-Waun falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. With just 12.3% of residents under 16, Gwernaffield-y-Waun skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,888 residents in the neighbourhood around Gwernaffield-y-Waun, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gwernaffield-y-Waun is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Gwernaffield-y-Waun sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Gwernaffield-y-Waun is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local provider signals in Gwernaffield-y-Waun
There is no orthodontist on our records in Gwernaffield-y-Waun itself. The nearest recorded are Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 2 miles away; Cambria Dental Practice in Penyffordd, about 6 miles away; and Greenacre Orthodontics in Deeside, about 7 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Many people in Gwernaffield-y-Waun 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Gwernaffield-y-Waun. Gwernaffield-y-Waun's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Gwernaffield-y-Waun falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Gwernaffield-y-Waun has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.3% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gwernaffield-y-Waun, 5.6% of the 1,888 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. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gwernaffield-y-Waun is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. Gwernaffield-y-Waun falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gwernaffield-y-Waun is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 19 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gwernaffield-y-Waun
The orthodontic landscape in Gwernaffield-y-Waun offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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 Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Gwernaffield-y-Waun — 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 Gwernaffield-y-Waun. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gwernaffield-y-Waun
These local links are here for anyone comparing Gwernaffield-y-Waun, County of Flintshire against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Pant-glâs, Pant-y-buarth, Cadole, Pantymwyn, Rhydymwyn, and Gwernymynydd can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gwernaffield-y-Waun
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gwernaffield-y-Waun often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gwernaffield-y-Waun?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gwernaffield-y-Waun is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 1.8 miles to the east. The next closest are Grosvenor Orthodontics (2.1 miles) and Grosvenor Place Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gwernaffield-y-Waun?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Gwernaffield-y-Waun, 8 practices within 10 miles and 54 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gwernaffield-y-Waun?
The nearest practice to Gwernaffield-y-Waun that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 1.8 miles to the east. Others nearby include Greenacre Orthodontics (6.6 miles) and Signature Smiles (9.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gwernaffield-y-Waun, County of Flintshire?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gwernaffield-y-Waun, County of Flintshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.