Orthodontic practices near Llandefalle
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llandefalle; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 17.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 17.4 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 20.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 21.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 21.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 23.1 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 24.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 24.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 24.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llandefalle with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 17.4 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (20.8 miles south-west) and Aberdare (21.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 17.4 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 20.8 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 21.4 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 23.1 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 24.3 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 24.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Llandefalle 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 | 184th 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 — 35 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 17 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 21 miles Swan Dental Practice, Aberdare — 21 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Llandefalle
Llandefalle is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 17.4 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. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (20.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (24.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Llandefalle list clear aligners, the nearest 20.8 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 Llandefalle are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 23.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llandefalle to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 40 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 450 to 900 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £200 to £405 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 450 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 Llandefalle
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Orthodontist in Llandefalle: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Llandefalle often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sir Powys.
Llandefalle in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Llandefalle sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Llandefalle'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 Llandefalle's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Llandefalle has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 17 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Llandefalle among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Llandefalle is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 35 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Llandefalle
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llandefalle. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 17 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 21 miles away; and Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 21 miles away.
Widen your local search
Pages for Ponde, Llanfilo, Felin Fach, Llyswen, Pen-isa'r-waen, and Boughrood follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Facts about Llandefalle
The nearest other location we cover is Ponde, around 2 km to the north.
All Orthodontic Options in Llandefalle Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llandefalle
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Llandefalle
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Llandefalle follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llandefalle. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandefalle
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Llandefalle, Sir Powys within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Ponde, Llanfilo, Felin Fach, Llyswen, Pen-isa'r-waen, and Boughrood.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llandefalle
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandefalle often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandefalle?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandefalle is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 17.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (20.8 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (21.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandefalle?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llandefalle, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 17.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandefalle?
The nearest practice to Llandefalle that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 23.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (24.3 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (24.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandefalle, Sir Powys?
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 Llandefalle, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.