Orthodontic practices near Kendon
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Kendon, 26 practices within 10 and 56 practices within 20. The closest is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 1.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 1.2 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 1.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 4.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 6.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 6.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Kendon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbridge, 1.2 miles south-east; the next are Blackwood (1.8 miles south-west) and Hengoed (4.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 2 | 1.2 miles south-east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 1.8 miles south-west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 5.4 miles south-east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 6.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Kendon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 5.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 8.4 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 6.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Kendon at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,695 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 310 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 12 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 1 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 2 miles Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 56 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 Kendon
The nearest practice to Kendon is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 1.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 56.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (1.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (1.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Kendon list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Kendon are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Kendon
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Find orthodontic treatment in Kendon
Orthodontist in Kendon: People weighing up braces or aligners in Kendon can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Kendon and the wider Caerphilly County Borough area.
Continue your local research
You can also compare treatment pages for Croespenmaen, Cwm-dows, Old Treowen, Trinant, Crumlin, and Pentrapeod if you are weighing up more than one location.
Kendon in context
Kendon is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Kendon. Kendon's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kendon, 7.7% of the 1,695 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kendon is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Kendon sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Kendon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local orthodontic signals in Kendon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kendon. The nearest we do hold are Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about a mile away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 2 miles away; and Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 4 miles away.
Kendon at a glance
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Croespenmaen, the closest linked location.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Kendon
Patients in Kendon have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Kendon — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Kendon vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Kendon is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Kendon falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Kendon's under-16 share sits at 18.1%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kendon, 7.7% of the 1,695 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kendon is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. Kendon falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Kendon is about 12 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Kendon. The nearest we do hold are Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about a mile away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 2 miles away; and Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 4 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Kendon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Kendon helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Kendon
What's available in Kendon depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. ONS classifies Kendon as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Kendon falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 18.1% of Kendon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Kendon, 7.7% of the 1,695 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Kendon is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. Kendon's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Kendon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 12 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 Kendon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Kendon
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Kendon, Caerphilly County Borough within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Croespenmaen, Cwm-dows, Old Treowen, Trinant, Crumlin, and Pentrapeod.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Kendon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Kendon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Kendon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Kendon is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bridge Dental Care (1.2 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (1.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Kendon?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Kendon, 26 practices within 10 miles and 56 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Kendon?
The nearest practice to Kendon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 1.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (1.8 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Care (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Kendon, Caerphilly County Borough?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Kendon, Caerphilly County Borough?
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.