Orthodontic practices near Llanfabon
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Llanfabon, 21 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, 2.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 2.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 3.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 4.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.2 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 5.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llanfabon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hengoed, 2.3 miles east; the next are Pontypridd (3.1 miles south) and Caerphilly (3.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hengoed | 1 | 2.3 miles east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 3.1 miles south |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 4.5 miles north-east |
| Newbridge | 2 | 6.5 miles east |
| Radyr | 1 | 7.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llanfabon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry in Cardiff (5.0 from 940 reviews), 11.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 8.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llanfabon at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,503 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 775 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 66th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.3 miles away, closer than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 10 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 2 miles Abertridwr Dental Surgery, Pontypridd — 3 miles Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Caerphilly — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 21 within 10 miles, 60 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 Llanfabon
Llanfabon is 2.3 miles from Smart Smiles in Hengoed, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 21 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (6.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (4.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Llanfabon list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Llanfabon are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanfabon
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Local orthodontic treatment in Llanfabon
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Llanfabon, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Caerphilly County Borough and the surrounding area.
Nearby location pages
Pages for Tai'r-heol, Pentwyn Berthlwyd, Goitre Coed, Quakers Yard, Treharris, and Taff Merthyr Garden Village follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Practice data for Llanfabon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llanfabon. The nearest recorded are Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 2 miles away; Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 3 miles away; and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly, about 3 miles away.
A quick look at Llanfabon
The nearest other location we cover is Tai'r-heol, around 1 km to the north.
Area profile for Llanfabon
Officially, Llanfabon is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Llanfabon falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Llanfabon's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,503 residents in Llanfabon's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Llanfabon is better served than 86% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Llanfabon sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llanfabon is about 10 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
The Orthodontic Journey in Llanfabon
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llanfabon helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Llanfabon
- 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 Llanfabon
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Llanfabon. Llanfabon is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 14.4% of Llanfabon's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,503 residents in Llanfabon's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (6), Llanfabon has more choice than 86% of towns in Wales. Llanfabon falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Llanfabon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Llanfabon Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Llanfabon offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Llanfabon — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Llanfabon. Llanfabon's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Llanfabon's under-16 share sits at 14.4%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,503 residents in Llanfabon's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Llanfabon has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 86% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Llanfabon among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llanfabon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 10 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Llanfabon itself. The nearest we do hold are Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 2 miles away; Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 3 miles away; and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly, about 3 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llanfabon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llanfabon
These local links are here for anyone comparing Llanfabon, Caerphilly County Borough against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Tai'r-heol, Pentwyn Berthlwyd, Goitre Coed, Quakers Yard, Treharris, and Taff Merthyr Garden Village.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llanfabon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanfabon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanfabon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanfabon is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 2.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Abertridwr Dental Surgery (3.1 miles) and Taf Dental (3.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanfabon?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Llanfabon, 21 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanfabon?
The nearest practice to Llanfabon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 3.2 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Parklands Dental Practice (4.4 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanfabon, Caerphilly County Borough?
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 Llanfabon, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.