Orthodontic practices near Maesteg
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Maesteg, 9 practices within 10 and 36 practices within 20. The closest is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 5.0 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 5.0 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 5.2 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 7.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 8.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Compton HouseCoity | 9.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 9.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 9.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Maesteg with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taibach, 5.0 miles west; the next are Port Talbot (5.2 miles west) and Coity (5.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taibach | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 5.2 miles west |
| Coity | 3 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 8.3 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 9.1 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 Maesteg
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), 11.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 11.0 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 13.8 miles south-east |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 4.9 (243 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 14.8 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Maesteg at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bridgend |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 21,001 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,608 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% 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 | 28.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,948 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Bridgend county borough | 60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 2.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.0 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Bridgend county borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 21 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 5 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 5 miles Vale View Dental Care, Coity — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 36 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CF34 |
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 Maesteg
From Maesteg the nearest practice is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 5 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. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 36.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (9.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Maesteg list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Maesteg are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Maesteg to Live Life Smiling is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 28.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Maesteg
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Braces and aligner options in Maesteg
Orthodontist in Maesteg: Before booking anything in Maesteg, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Maesteg itself or elsewhere in Bridgend county borough. Maesteg — a market town with a population of around 21,001 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local snapshot of Maesteg
Maesteg is home to around 21,001 people, classing it as a market town within Bridgend county borough. Just around 1 km north, Nantyffyllon is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Area profile for Maesteg
Maesteg is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Census figures show 16.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,608 residents in the neighbourhood around Maesteg, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. People in Maesteg usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Maesteg sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Maesteg is about 21 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local provider signals in Maesteg
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Maesteg itself. The nearest we do hold are Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 5 miles away; Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 5 miles away; and Vale View Dental Care in Coity, about 6 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
You can also compare treatment pages for Nantyffyllon, Twmpath-Mawr, Y Parc, Caerau, Spelter, and Llangynwyd if you are weighing up more than one location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Maesteg
Starting orthodontic treatment in Maesteg 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Maesteg
What's available in Maesteg depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Maesteg falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Maesteg falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Maesteg's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,608 residents in the neighbourhood around Maesteg, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. People in Maesteg usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Maesteg falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Maesteg is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 21 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Maesteg
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Maesteg has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Maesteg
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Maesteg — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Maesteg. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Maesteg
These local links are here for anyone comparing Maesteg, Bridgend county borough against nearby alternatives. Other local pages worth browsing include Nantyffyllon, Twmpath-Mawr, Y Parc, Caerau, Spelter, and Llangynwyd.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Maesteg
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Maesteg often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Maesteg?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Maesteg is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 5.0 miles to the west. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (5.2 miles) and Vale View Dental Care (5.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Maesteg?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Maesteg, 9 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Maesteg?
The nearest practice to Maesteg that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 5.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Vale View Dental Care (5.9 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Maesteg, Bridgend county borough?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Maesteg, Bridgend county borough?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.