Orthodontic practices near Llowes
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llowes; 7 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 19.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 19.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 19.7 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 19.8 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 19.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.0 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 20.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 20.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 20.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llowes with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 19.7 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (22.9 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (26.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 19.7 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 22.9 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 26.9 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 27.0 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 27.1 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 27.3 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llowes
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 19.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 19.7 miles east |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llowes 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,281 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.8% 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 | 16.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 222nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 20 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 23 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 27 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 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 Llowes
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Llowes; the nearest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 19.7 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. 7 practices are within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (26.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (19.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Llowes list clear aligners, the nearest 19.7 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 Llowes are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 19.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llowes to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,020 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £460 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llowes
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Orthodontist in Llowes: This page was put together for people in Llowes who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Sir Powys.
Llowes in context
Llowes is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Llowes's under-16 share sits at 14.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.3% of the 2,281 residents in Llowes's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Llowes usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. Llowes falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llowes is about 39 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local snapshot of Llowes
Just under 1 km west, Moity is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Widen your local search
You can continue browsing related location pages including Moity, Glasbury, Llanigon, Clyro, Tregoyd Mill, and Ffynnon Gynydd if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Practice data for Llowes
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llowes itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 20 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 23 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 27 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Llowes
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Llowes 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.
How to Choose in Llowes
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Llowes practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Llowes
Starting orthodontic treatment in Llowes can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Llowes runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llowes. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llowes
This part of the page places Llowes, Sir Powys in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Moity, Glasbury, Llanigon, Clyro, Tregoyd Mill, and Ffynnon Gynydd.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llowes
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llowes often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llowes?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llowes is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 19.7 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (19.7 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (19.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llowes?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llowes, 0 practices within 10 miles and 7 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 19.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llowes?
The nearest practice to Llowes that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 19.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (19.8 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (20.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llowes, Sir Powys?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llowes, Sir Powys?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.