Orthodontic practices near Llanddyfnan
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llanddyfnan; 1 practice within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 6.2 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 17.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 17.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 21.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 21.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 21.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llanddyfnan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 6.2 miles south-east; the next are Llandudno (17.6 miles east) and Colwyn Bay (21.2 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 17.6 miles east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 21.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llanddyfnan
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 17.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 17.6 miles east |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 4.3 (20 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llanddyfnan at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Isle of Anglesey |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,244 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 | 6.1% aged 16 to 24 and 21.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Anglesey | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 12.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.2 miles away, closer than 55% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Anglesey |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 6 miles The Dental Studio, Llandudno — 18 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 3 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 Llanddyfnan
The nearest practice to Llanddyfnan is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 6.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 3.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (6.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Llanddyfnan list clear aligners, the nearest 6.2 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 Llanddyfnan are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llanddyfnan to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is roughly 15 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanddyfnan
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Orthodontist in Llanddyfnan: Before booking anything in Llanddyfnan, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Anglesey.
Where Llanddyfnan sits locally
Heading east for around 2 km brings you to Pentraeth, the closest linked location.
Llanddyfnan in context
By ONS classification, Llanddyfnan falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Llanddyfnan sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,244 residents in Llanddyfnan's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Anglesey. People in Llanddyfnan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Llanddyfnan sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
Compare nearby areas
Pages for Llanbedrgoch, Pentraeth, Glan Gors, Penmynydd, Ceint, and Red Wharf Bay follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Local treatment availability around Llanddyfnan
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llanddyfnan itself. The nearest recorded are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 6 miles away; The Dental Studio in Llandudno, about 18 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llanddyfnan
The orthodontic landscape in Llanddyfnan offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
How to Choose in Llanddyfnan
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Llanddyfnan practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Llanddyfnan
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llanddyfnan helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Llanddyfnan
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llanddyfnan
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Llanddyfnan. Officially, Llanddyfnan is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Llanddyfnan falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts 14.3% of Llanddyfnan's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,244 residents in the neighbourhood around Llanddyfnan, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Anglesey. People in Llanddyfnan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Llanddyfnan sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llanddyfnan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llanddyfnan
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Llanddyfnan, Anglesey with surrounding locations. You can also browse nearby location pages including Llanbedrgoch, Pentraeth, Glan Gors, Penmynydd, Ceint, and Red Wharf Bay.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llanddyfnan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanddyfnan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanddyfnan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanddyfnan is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 6.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Studio (17.6 miles) and Llandudno Smiles (17.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanddyfnan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llanddyfnan, 1 practice within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 6.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanddyfnan?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists NHS orthodontic treatment in its published information. Ask your dentist about a referral — NHS places are allocated through referral, not by contacting a practice directly.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanddyfnan, Anglesey?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llanddyfnan, Anglesey?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.