Orthodontic practices near Gwyddelwern
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Gwyddelwern; 14 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 13.4 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 13.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 14.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 14.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 14.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 15.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 15.7 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 15.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Gwyddelwern with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 13.4 miles east; the next are Mold (14.7 miles north-east) and Wrexham (15.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 13.4 miles east |
| Mold | 3 | 14.7 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 15.5 miles east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 17.4 miles south-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 17.5 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gwyddelwern
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Greenacre Orthodontics in Deeside (4.9 from 471 reviews), 19.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 19.7 miles north-east |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) | 15.9 miles east |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 4.8 (54 reviews) | 16.9 miles north-east |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 4.7 (162 reviews) | 15.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gwyddelwern at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Denbighshire |
| 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,307 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 94th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 13 miles Grosvenor Orthodontics, Mold — 15 miles Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham, Wrexham — 16 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 14 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 Gwyddelwern
From Gwyddelwern the nearest practice is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 13.4 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. 14 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (15.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Gwyddelwern list clear aligners, the nearest 13.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gwyddelwern are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 14.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Gwyddelwern to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice is roughly 30 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 350 to 700 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £160 to £315 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 210 to 350 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gwyddelwern
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Orthodontist in Gwyddelwern: Before booking anything in Gwyddelwern, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Denbighshire.
Facts about Gwyddelwern
Clawdd Poncen is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south of Gwyddelwern.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Clawdd Poncen, Derwen, Bryn Saith Marchog, Corwen, Ty'n-y-cefn, and Bonwm may also help.
The local picture in Gwyddelwern
Gwyddelwern is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Gwyddelwern's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Gwyddelwern, 6.8% of the 2,307 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Gwyddelwern usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Gwyddelwern's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gwyddelwern is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Gwyddelwern
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gwyddelwern. The nearest we do hold are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 13 miles away; Grosvenor Orthodontics in Mold, about 15 miles away; and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham, about 16 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Gwyddelwern
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Gwyddelwern can feel overwhelming at first. 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 Gwyddelwern
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The Orthodontic Journey in Gwyddelwern
Starting orthodontic treatment in Gwyddelwern can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Gwyddelwern
Orthodontic practices in and around Gwyddelwern vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Gwyddelwern sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.6% of Gwyddelwern's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Gwyddelwern, 6.8% of the 2,307 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Gwyddelwern; the nearest is about 13 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Gwyddelwern is roughly mid-table for Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Gwyddelwern is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Gwyddelwern. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gwyddelwern
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Clawdd Poncen, Derwen, Bryn Saith Marchog, Corwen, Ty'n-y-cefn, and Bonwm.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gwyddelwern
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gwyddelwern often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gwyddelwern?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gwyddelwern is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 13.4 miles to the east. The next closest are Grosvenor Orthodontics (14.7 miles) and Grosvenor Place Dental Practice (14.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gwyddelwern?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Gwyddelwern, 0 practices within 10 miles and 14 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rhosllannerchrugog, 13.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gwyddelwern?
The nearest practice to Gwyddelwern that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 14.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (15.7 miles) and Signature Smiles (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gwyddelwern, Denbighshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.