Orthodontic practices near Llanvihangel Pontymoel
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Llanvihangel Pontymoel, 18 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 0.7 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 0.7 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 2.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 3.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 4.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 4.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Bettws Dental SugeryNewport | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 6.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 6.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llanvihangel Pontymoel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 0.7 miles south; the next are Cwmbran (2.8 miles south) and Newport (6.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 0.7 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 2.8 miles south |
| Newport | 10 | 6.1 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 6.2 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 8.2 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 10.5 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 11.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 11.5 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 13.5 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 0.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llanvihangel Pontymoel at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torfaen |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,469 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 | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 22.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 244 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Torfaen County Borough | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Torfaen County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — under a mile Cwmbran Dental Spa, Cwmbran — 3 miles Bettws Dental Sugery, Newport — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 18 within 10 miles, 49 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 Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Llanvihangel Pontymoel has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Lodge Dental in Pontypool is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 18 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (8.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Llanvihangel Pontymoel list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llanvihangel Pontymoel are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Torfaen County Borough12 nearby locationsLocal orthodontic treatment in Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Orthodontist in Llanvihangel Pontymoel: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Llanvihangel Pontymoel. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Llanvihangel Pontymoel itself or elsewhere in Torfaen County Borough.
The local picture in Llanvihangel Pontymoel
ONS classifies Llanvihangel Pontymoel as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Llanvihangel Pontymoel sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.4% of Llanvihangel Pontymoel's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Llanvihangel Pontymoel, 5.4% of the 1,469 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Llanvihangel Pontymoel has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Llanvihangel Pontymoel sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llanvihangel Pontymoel is about 16 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
What local practice data suggests in Llanvihangel Pontymoel
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Llanvihangel Pontymoel itself. The closest on record are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, under a mile away; Cwmbran Dental Spa, about 3 miles away; and Bettws Dental Sugery in Newport, about 6 miles away.
Llanvihangel Pontymoel in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is New Inn, around 1 km to the south.
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You can continue browsing related location pages including New Inn, Lower New Inn, Mamhilad, Pont-y-felin, Pontymoel, and Griffithstown if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
All Orthodontic Options in Llanvihangel Pontymoel Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Llanvihangel Pontymoel has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. 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 Llanvihangel Pontymoel
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Llanvihangel Pontymoel helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Orthodontic practices in and around Llanvihangel Pontymoel vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Llanvihangel Pontymoel is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 14.4% of Llanvihangel Pontymoel's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Llanvihangel Pontymoel, 5.4% of the 1,469 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Llanvihangel Pontymoel has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Wales. Llanvihangel Pontymoel's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llanvihangel Pontymoel is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llanvihangel Pontymoel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llanvihangel Pontymoel
This section helps connect Llanvihangel Pontymoel, Torfaen County Borough to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Nearby pages covering New Inn, Lower New Inn, Mamhilad, Pont-y-felin, Pontymoel, and Griffithstown may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llanvihangel Pontymoel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llanvihangel Pontymoel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llanvihangel Pontymoel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llanvihangel Pontymoel is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 0.7 miles to the south. The next closest are Cwmbran Dental Spa (2.8 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Care (3.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llanvihangel Pontymoel?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Llanvihangel Pontymoel, 18 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llanvihangel Pontymoel?
The nearest practice to Llanvihangel Pontymoel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 0.7 miles to the south. Others nearby include Cwmbran Dental Care (3.1 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (4.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llanvihangel Pontymoel, Torfaen County Borough?
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 Llanvihangel Pontymoel, Torfaen County Borough?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.