Orthodontic practices near Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 15.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 15.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 23.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 24.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 25.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 25.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 25.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 25.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 25.8 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 15.9 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (23.9 miles east) and Shrewsbury (24.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 15.9 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 23.9 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 24.4 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 25.6 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 26.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 18 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 166th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 16 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 24 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 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 Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa; the nearest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 15.9 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (26.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa list clear aligners, the nearest 23.9 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 Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 25.7 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 35 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 410 to 830 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £185 to £375 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 250 to 410 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
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Orthodontist in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa: People weighing up braces or aligners in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It is relevant to searches focused on both Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa and the wider Sir Powys area.
What official data says about Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. 14.2% of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.4% of the 2,399 residents in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa; the nearest is about 16 miles away. National deprivation data puts Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa close to the Wales median.
Practice data for Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 16 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 24 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 24 miles away.
Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa at a glance
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
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The Orthodontic Journey in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
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The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
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Areas We Cover Around Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 15.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (23.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (24.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 15.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa?
The nearest practice to Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 25.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (25.8 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (25.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa, Sir Powys?
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 Llanfihangel-yng-Ngwynfa, Sir Powys?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.