Orthodontic practices near Llandefaelogfâch
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llandefaelogfâch; 5 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 15.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 15.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 17.1 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 18.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 18.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 18.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 22.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 23.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 24.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llandefaelogfâch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 15.0 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (17.1 miles south) and Aberdare (18.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 15.0 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 17.1 miles south |
| Aberdare | 2 | 18.4 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 18.5 miles south-west |
| Crynant | 1 | 22.2 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 23.8 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llandefaelogfâch
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 17.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 18.5 miles south |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 18.4 miles south |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 4.6 (339 reviews) | 18.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llandefaelogfâch at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching 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 | 14.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,312 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 150th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 15 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 17 miles Swan Dental Practice, Aberdare — 18 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Llandefaelogfâch
Llandefaelogfâch is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 15 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (17.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (23.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Llandefaelogfâch list clear aligners, the nearest 17.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llandefaelogfâch are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 18.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llandefaelogfâch to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 35 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 390 to 780 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £350 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llandefaelogfâch
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Orthodontist in Llandefaelogfâch: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Llandefaelogfâch keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Llandefaelogfâch or another part of Sir Powys.
Local treatment availability around Llandefaelogfâch
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llandefaelogfâch. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 15 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 17 miles away; and Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 18 miles away.
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If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Pwllgloyw, Cradoc, Lower Chapel, Fenni-fach, Garthbrengy, and Pontwilym.
What official data says about Llandefaelogfâch
Llandefaelogfâch is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Llandefaelogfâch sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Llandefaelogfâch's under-16 share sits at 14.5%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,312 residents in Llandefaelogfâch's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Llandefaelogfâch usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 15 miles away. Llandefaelogfâch's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llandefaelogfâch is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Where Llandefaelogfâch sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Pwllgloyw, around 1 km to the north-east.
The Orthodontic Journey in Llandefaelogfâch
Starting orthodontic treatment in Llandefaelogfâch can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llandefaelogfâch
Orthodontic practices in and around Llandefaelogfâch vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Llandefaelogfâch — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 14.5% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.4% of the 1,312 residents in Llandefaelogfâch's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llandefaelogfâch; the nearest is about 15 miles away. Llandefaelogfâch falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Llandefaelogfâch is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Llandefaelogfâch Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Llandefaelogfâch has the full spectrum of options. 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 Llandefaelogfâch
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 Llandefaelogfâch practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llandefaelogfâch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandefaelogfâch
These links help widen your research beyond Llandefaelogfâch, Sir Powys if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Pwllgloyw, Cradoc, Lower Chapel, Fenni-fach, Garthbrengy, and Pontwilym may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llandefaelogfâch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandefaelogfâch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandefaelogfâch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandefaelogfâch is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 15.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (17.1 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (18.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandefaelogfâch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llandefaelogfâch, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 15.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandefaelogfâch?
The nearest practice to Llandefaelogfâch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 18.5 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (23.8 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (24.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandefaelogfâch, Sir Powys?
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 Llandefaelogfâch, Sir Powys?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.