Orthodontic practices near Llandudno
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Llandudno, 5 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Llandudno Smiles, 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 0.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 0.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 4.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 4.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 13.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 14.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 14.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llandudno with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llandudno, 0.1 miles north-east; the next are Colwyn Bay (4.1 miles east) and Menai Bridge (13.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno | 2 | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 4.1 miles east |
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 13.6 miles south-west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 14.1 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 14.1 miles east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 16.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llandudno
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 0.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 0.1 miles north-east |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 14.1 miles east |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 4.4 miles south-east |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.7 (56 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llandudno at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Conwy |
| 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 15,371 |
| Residents under 16 | 12.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,765 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 41.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,724 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 29% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Conwy | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 36 miles |
| Orthodontic practices on record | 2 |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 5 within 10 miles, 9 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 Llandudno
Llandudno has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Llandudno Smiles is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (13.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (26.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 5 of the practices around Llandudno list clear aligners, the nearest 4.4 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 Llandudno are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 14.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 36 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llandudno
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Orthodontist in Llandudno: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Llandudno, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Llandudno or another part of Conwy. Llandudno — a market town with a population of around 15,371 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Llandudno
Source-linked practice data helps make this page more specific: 2 published orthodontic practices in the database currently link to Llandudno or nearby searches; 0 include NHS signals and 2 include private treatment signals; access-related signals include parking from 0, wheelchair access from 0, and evening or weekend availability from 1. Nearby practice records include Llandudno Smiles and The Dental Studio.
About Llandudno
With a population of roughly 15,371, Llandudno is a market town within Conwy. Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Cwlach, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Llandudno
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Llandudno sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 12.5% of Llandudno's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,765 residents in Llandudno's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Conwy. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Llandudno is better served than 82% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Llandudno among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llandudno is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 36 miles away.
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Pages for Cwlach, Craig-y-Don, Deganwy, Llanrhos, Gogarth, and Conwy follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Llandudno
Many people in Llandudno delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention. People from Cwlach, Craig-y-Don and Deganwy regularly visit orthodontists in Llandudno.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Llandudno
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llandudno
2 local orthodontic practices are listed in our database for Llandudno. Llandudno — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Llandudno's under-16 share, 12.5%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,765 residents in the neighbourhood around Llandudno, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Conwy. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Llandudno is better served than 82% of towns in Wales. Llandudno falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llandudno is about 36 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention. People from Cwlach, Craig-y-Don, and Deganwy regularly make use of Llandudno's orthodontic practices for starting orthodontic treatment.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Llandudno
The orthodontic landscape in Llandudno offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs. People from Cwlach, Craig-y-Don and Deganwy regularly visit orthodontists in Llandudno.
Treatment Options in Llandudno — Local Context
Our database currently lists 2 orthodontic practices in and around Llandudno. Llandudno is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Llandudno has a smaller share of children than most areas — 12.5% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Llandudno, 5.3% of the 1,765 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Llandudno has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Llandudno among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llandudno is about 36 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. Of the 2 orthodontic practices recorded for Llandudno and the surrounding area, 2 record private treatment. On practical access, 1 lists evening or weekend appointments. This is drawn from published practice information, so confirm the details that matter to you when you make contact. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended. People from Cwlach, Craig-y-Don, and Deganwy regularly make use of Llandudno's orthodontic practices for orthodontic treatment comparison.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llandudno. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandudno
If Llandudno, Conwy is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Cwlach, Craig-y-Don, Deganwy, Llanrhos, Gogarth, and Conwy.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llandudno
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandudno often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandudno?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandudno is Llandudno Smiles, about 0.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Studio (0.2 miles) and Clytha Clinic (4.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandudno?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Llandudno, 5 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandudno?
The nearest practice to Llandudno that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 14.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Lakeside Orthodontics (26.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandudno, Conwy?
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 Llandudno, Conwy?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.