Orthodontic practices near Llywel
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Llywel; 6 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 14.9 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 14.9 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 16.5 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 16.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 17.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 19.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 19.3 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 25.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 25.8 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llywel with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glyn-neath, 14.9 miles south; the next are Crynant (16.5 miles south) and Hirwaun (16.5 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 14.9 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 16.5 miles south |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 17.6 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 25.7 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llywel
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 16.5 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.5 miles south |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.3 miles south-east |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 19.1 miles south-east |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 4.6 (339 reviews) | 14.9 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llywel 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 | 15.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,747 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 148th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 37 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 15 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 16 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 16 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, 6 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 Llywel
From Llywel the nearest practice is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 14.9 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. 6 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 (16.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (28.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Llywel list clear aligners, the nearest 14.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Llywel are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 14.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 37 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Llywel to Dental Lounge Glynneath 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 390 to 770 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £175 to £345 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 230 to 390 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Llywel
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Useful local orthodontic context for Llywel
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Llywel. The nearest recorded are Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 15 miles away; Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 16 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 16 miles away.
Llywel in numbers
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Llywel in context
Llywel is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 15.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Llywel, 6.6% of the 1,747 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Llywel has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 15 miles away. Llywel's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Llywel is about 37 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llywel
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Llywel
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Llywel — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Llywel
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Llywel follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llywel. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llywel
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llywel
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llywel often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llywel?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llywel is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 14.9 miles to the south. The next closest are Cwmdulais Dental Centre (16.5 miles) and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (16.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llywel?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Llywel, 0 practices within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Glyn-neath, 14.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llywel?
The nearest practice to Llywel that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 14.9 miles to the south. Others nearby include Ravenhill Dental Care (25.8 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (26.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llywel, 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 Llywel, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.