Orthodontic practices near Llangollen
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Llangollen; 6 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 7.1 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 8.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 8.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 8.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 9.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 9.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 13.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 13.6 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llangollen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.1 miles north-east; the next are Wrexham (8.5 miles north-east) and Oswestry (9.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 7.1 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 8.5 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 9.4 miles south-east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 13.4 miles north-east |
| Mold | 3 | 13.6 miles north |
| Chester | 9 | 17.3 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llangollen
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 19.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 19.2 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 17.3 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 17.6 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llangollen 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 3,466 |
| Residents under 16 | 10.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,283 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 29 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 7.1 miles away, closer than 52% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.1% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 7 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 8 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 20 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 Llangollen
From Llangollen the nearest practice is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.1 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (19.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Llangollen list clear aligners, the nearest 7.1 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 Llangollen are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 8.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llangollen to Dant Y Coed Dental 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 180 to 370 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £165 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 110 to 180 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llangollen
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Orthodontist in Llangollen: People weighing up braces or aligners in Llangollen can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It connects local orthodontic research in Llangollen with the wider Denbighshire area. Llangollen — a small town with a population of around 3,466 — is covered on this page specifically.
Practice signals around Llangollen
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llangollen itself. The nearest recorded are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 7 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 9 miles away.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Geufron, Pen-y-Coed, Berwyn, Llantysilio, Trevor Uchaf, and Llwynmawr are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Area profile for Llangollen
By ONS classification, Llangollen falls under larger rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Llangollen falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Llangollen's under-16 share, 10.4%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.1% of the 1,283 residents in Llangollen's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. People in Llangollen usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Llangollen among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Llangollen is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Where Llangollen sits locally
With a population of roughly 3,466, Llangollen is a small town within Denbighshire. Pen-y-Coed is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Llangollen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Llangollen
Starting orthodontic treatment in Llangollen can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Llangollen — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Llangollen
The orthodontic landscape in Llangollen offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Llangollen
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Llangollen — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llangollen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llangollen
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Llangollen, Denbighshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Geufron, Pen-y-Coed, Berwyn, Llantysilio, Trevor Uchaf, and Llwynmawr.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Llangollen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llangollen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llangollen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llangollen is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 7.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (8.5 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llangollen?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llangollen, 6 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llangollen?
The nearest practice to Llangollen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8.5 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (8.7 miles) and Signature Smiles (9.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llangollen, 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 Llangollen, Denbighshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.