Orthodontic practices near Llanfairfechan
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llanfairfechan; 4 practices within 10 and 7 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 6.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 6.6 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 7.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 7.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 10.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 10.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 19.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 20.4 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 Llanfairfechan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 6.6 miles west; the next are Llandudno (7.2 miles north-east) and Colwyn Bay (9.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 6.6 miles west |
| Llandudno | 2 | 7.2 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 9.9 miles east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 19.6 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 20.4 miles east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 21.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llanfairfechan
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 7.3 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 4.7 (49 reviews) | 10.1 miles east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 7.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llanfairfechan 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Population | 3,637 |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,755 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 180 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Conwy | 67th closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.6 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.9% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 7 miles The Dental Studio, Llandudno — 7 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 10 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 | 4 within 10 miles, 7 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 Llanfairfechan
The nearest practice to Llanfairfechan is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 6.6 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 7.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (6.6 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Llanfairfechan list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 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 Llanfairfechan are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 20.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llanfairfechan to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 22.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanfairfechan
Conwy12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Llanfairfechan
Orthodontist in Llanfairfechan: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Llanfairfechan understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is relevant to searches focused on both Llanfairfechan and the wider Conwy area. Llanfairfechan — a small town with a population of around 3,637 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Llanfairfechan
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llanfairfechan itself. The nearest recorded are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 7 miles away; The Dental Studio in Llandudno, about 7 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 10 miles away.
Llanfairfechan in numbers
Llanfairfechan has a population of around 3,637, making it a small town within Conwy. Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Penmaen Park, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Llanfairfechan
Llanfairfechan — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 17.1% of Llanfairfechan's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.9% of the 1,755 residents in Llanfairfechan's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Conwy. People in Llanfairfechan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Llanfairfechan sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Penmaen Park, Nant-y-Felin, Nant-y-Pandy, Pentre Uchaf, Penmaenmawr, and Aber may also help.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llanfairfechan
The orthodontic landscape in Llanfairfechan 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Llanfairfechan
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Llanfairfechan — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Llanfairfechan
Many people in Llanfairfechan delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Llanfairfechan
- 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 Llanfairfechan
Provision in Llanfairfechan varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Llanfairfechan's ONS geography type is larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 17.1% of Llanfairfechan's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llanfairfechan, 6.9% of the 1,755 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llanfairfechan; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Llanfairfechan is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llanfairfechan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llanfairfechan
These links help widen your research beyond Llanfairfechan, Conwy if you're open to travelling a little further. This page links onward to Penmaen Park, Nant-y-Felin, Nant-y-Pandy, Pentre Uchaf, Penmaenmawr, and Aber for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Llanfairfechan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanfairfechan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanfairfechan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanfairfechan is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 6.6 miles to the west. The next closest are The Dental Studio (7.2 miles) and Llandudno Smiles (7.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanfairfechan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llanfairfechan, 4 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanfairfechan?
The nearest practice to Llanfairfechan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 20.4 miles to the east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanfairfechan, Conwy?
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 Llanfairfechan, Conwy?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.