Orthodontic practices near Machen
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Machen, 42 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, 3.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 3.7 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 4.0 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRECardiff | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Super Smile Dental - PontprennauThornhill | 4.4 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 4.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 4.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Bettws Dental SugeryNewport | 4.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Machen with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Caerphilly, 3.7 miles south-west; the next are Cardiff (4.3 miles south) and Thornhill (4.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Caerphilly | 4 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Cardiff | 3 | 4.3 miles south |
| Thornhill | 2 | 4.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 4.5 miles north |
| Newport | 9 | 4.8 miles east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 5.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Machen
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), 4.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 4.0 miles west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 6.6 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 5.3 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 6.9 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Machen at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 2,362 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,100 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 182 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 10 practices, more than 92% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 88th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.7 miles away, closer than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Northview Dental Practice, Caerphilly — 4 miles THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Cardiff — 4 miles Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau, Thornhill — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 42 within 10 miles, 62 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 Machen
Machen is 3.7 miles from Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 42 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Machen list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Machen are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Machen
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Explore braces and aligners in Machen
Orthodontist in Machen: Before booking anything in Machen, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Caerphilly County Borough. Machen — a small village with a population of around 2,362 — is covered on this page specifically.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Brynawel, Draethen, Lower Machen, Wattsville, Crosskeys, and Danygraig as well as this one.
Facts about Machen
With a population of roughly 2,362, Machen is a small village within Caerphilly County Borough. The nearest other location we cover is Brynawel, around 2 km to the north-west.
The local picture in Machen
Machen — larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 16.4% of Machen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,100 residents in the neighbourhood around Machen, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Machen has 10 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in Wales. Machen's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Machen is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 7 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Useful local orthodontic context for Machen
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Machen. The nearest recorded are Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about 4 miles away; THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 4 miles away; and Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau in Thornhill, about 4 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Machen Explained
Patients in Machen have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Machen
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Machen
Starting orthodontic treatment in Machen can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Machen
Orthodontic practices in and around Machen vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Machen falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Machen sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.4% of Machen's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,100 residents in the neighbourhood around Machen, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (10), Machen has more choice than 92% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Machen sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Machen is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Machen. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Machen
These local links are here for anyone comparing Machen, Caerphilly County Borough against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Brynawel, Draethen, Lower Machen, Wattsville, Crosskeys, and Danygraig.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Machen
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Machen often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Machen?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Machen is Northview Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about 3.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (4.0 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Machen?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Machen, 42 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Machen?
The nearest practice to Machen that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 4.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Parklands Dental Practice (4.5 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (4.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Machen, Caerphilly 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 Machen, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.