Orthodontic practices near Lloc
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Lloc; 8 practices within 10 and 64 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 6.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 6.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 7.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 8.6 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 8.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 8.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 9.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 10.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Lloc with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saint Asaph, 6.8 miles west; the next are Wirral (7.6 miles north-east) and Bodelwyddan (8.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 6.8 miles west |
| Wirral | 1 | 7.6 miles north-east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 8.6 miles west |
| Rhyl | 1 | 8.7 miles west |
| Heswall | 1 | 8.7 miles east |
| Mold | 3 | 9.6 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Lloc
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 15.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 15.2 miles north-east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 15.3 miles north-east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 8.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Lloc at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,244 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 105 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 122nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.8 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 7 miles Lakeside Orthodontics, Wirral — 8 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 64 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 Lloc
The nearest practice to Lloc is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 6.8 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 64.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Dr Rez Dental (15.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (7.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Lloc list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Lloc are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 7.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Lloc to Willows Dental and Implant 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 350 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £80 to £160 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 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Lloc
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What we know about practices near Lloc
There is no orthodontist on our records in Lloc itself. The nearest we do hold are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 7 miles away; Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 8 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 9 miles away.
Area profile for Lloc
ONS classifies Lloc as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Lloc falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,244 residents in the neighbourhood around Lloc, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lloc; the nearest is about 7 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Lloc sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Lloc is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Lloc
Just under 1 km east, Whitford is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Lloc
Orthodontic treatment in Lloc is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Lloc
Not every practice near Lloc offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Officially, Lloc is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Lloc falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts 15.3% of Lloc's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Lloc, 7% of the 2,244 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Lloc; the nearest is about 7 miles away. Lloc falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Lloc is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 16 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Lloc
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Lloc has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Lloc
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Lloc. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Lloc
If Lloc, County of Flintshire is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can keep exploring with related pages for Whitford, Gorsedd, Saith Ffynnon, Babell, Pantasaph, and Caerwys.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Lloc
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Lloc often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Lloc?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Lloc is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Lakeside Orthodontics (7.6 miles) and Glan Clwyd Hospital (8.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Lloc?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Lloc, 8 practices within 10 miles and 64 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saint Asaph, 6.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Lloc?
The nearest practice to Lloc that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 7.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bod Heulog Dental Practice (8.7 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (9.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Lloc, County of Flintshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Lloc, County of Flintshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.