Orthodontic practices near Llandyrnog
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llandyrnog; 5 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 7.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 7.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 8.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 8.3 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 8.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 11.5 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 12.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Smilebay In Connah's QuayDeeside | 12.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (95 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llandyrnog with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saint Asaph, 7.2 miles north-west; the next are Mold (8.0 miles east) and Bodelwyddan (9.1 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 7.2 miles north-west |
| Mold | 3 | 8.0 miles east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 9.1 miles north-west |
| Rhyl | 1 | 11.5 miles north-west |
| Deeside | 2 | 12.3 miles east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 12.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llandyrnog
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall (5.0 from 144 reviews), 14.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 14.4 miles north-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-east |
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llandyrnog at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Denbighshire |
| 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 747 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,239 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.3% aged 16 to 24 and 25% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 57th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.2 miles away, closer than 51% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 22 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 7 miles Bryn Siriol Dental Practice, Mold — 8 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 9 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 | 5 within 10 miles, 34 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 Llandyrnog
From Llandyrnog the nearest practice is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 7.2 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 5 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (16.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (14.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Llandyrnog list clear aligners, the nearest 7.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llandyrnog are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 22 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llandyrnog to Willows Dental and Implant Practice 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 190 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £85 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 190 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llandyrnog
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Orthodontist in Llandyrnog: People weighing up braces or aligners in Llandyrnog can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Denbighshire. Llandyrnog — a small village with a population of around 747 — is covered on this page specifically.
Llandyrnog at a glance
Llandyrnog is home to around 747 people, classing it as a small village within Denbighshire. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Groes Efa, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Llandyrnog
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Llandyrnog sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,239 residents in Llandyrnog's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. People in Llandyrnog usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Llandyrnog's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llandyrnog is about 22 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Continue your local research
Nearby location pages including Groes Efa, Waen, Dre-gôch, Ffordd-las, Hendrerwydd, and Llangwyfan can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local orthodontic signals in Llandyrnog
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llandyrnog itself. The nearest recorded are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 7 miles away; Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 8 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 9 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Llandyrnog
Starting orthodontic treatment in Llandyrnog can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. 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.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Llandyrnog
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Llandyrnog
Treatment in Llandyrnog runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llandyrnog
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Llandyrnog has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Llandyrnog
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llandyrnog. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llandyrnog
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Llandyrnog, Denbighshire within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Groes Efa, Waen, Dre-gôch, Ffordd-las, Hendrerwydd, and Llangwyfan for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Llandyrnog
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llandyrnog often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llandyrnog?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llandyrnog is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 7.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (8.0 miles) and Grosvenor Orthodontics (8.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llandyrnog?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llandyrnog, 5 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saint Asaph, 7.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llandyrnog?
The nearest practice to Llandyrnog that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 8.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Bod Heulog Dental Practice (11.5 miles) and Greenacre Orthodontics (12.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llandyrnog, Denbighshire?
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 Llandyrnog, Denbighshire?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.