Orthodontic practices near Mawdlam
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Mawdlam, 7 practices within 10 and 29 practices within 20. The closest is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 4.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 4.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 5.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 6.6 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 7.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 9.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 10.0 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 10.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Mawdlam with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taibach, 4.8 miles north; the next are Port Talbot (5.1 miles north) and Bridgend (6.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taibach | 1 | 4.8 miles north |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 5.1 miles north |
| Bridgend | 1 | 6.6 miles east |
| Coity | 3 | 6.6 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.1 miles north-west |
| Swansea | 10 | 10.8 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 Mawdlam
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), 17.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 17.8 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 4.9 (243 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 12.4 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Mawdlam 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,717 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 | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 28% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 118 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Bridgend county borough | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 2.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.8 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Bridgend county borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 23 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 5 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 5 miles Vale View Dental Care, Coity — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 29 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 Mawdlam
Mawdlam is 4.8 miles from Live Life Smiling in Taibach, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 29.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Mawdlam list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 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 Mawdlam are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 5.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 23 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Mawdlam
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Explore teeth straightening in Mawdlam
Orthodontist in Mawdlam: This page was put together for people in Mawdlam who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Mawdlam itself or elsewhere in Bridgend county borough.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Kenfig, North Cornelly, Cwrt-y-defaid, Eglwys Nunydd, Pyle, and South Cornelly.
Mawdlam in context
By ONS classification, Mawdlam falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Mawdlam falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 16.3% of Mawdlam's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Mawdlam, 7% of the 1,717 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7% average across Bridgend county borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Mawdlam has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. Mawdlam's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Mawdlam is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 23 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Mawdlam in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Kenfig is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Mawdlam
There is no orthodontist on our records in Mawdlam 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 7 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Mawdlam
The orthodontic landscape in Mawdlam offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Mawdlam
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Mawdlam — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Mawdlam
Orthodontic treatment in Mawdlam is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Mawdlam 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 Mawdlam. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Mawdlam
These links help widen your research beyond Mawdlam, Bridgend county borough if you're open to travelling a little further. Nearby pages covering Kenfig, North Cornelly, Cwrt-y-defaid, Eglwys Nunydd, Pyle, and South Cornelly may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Mawdlam
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Mawdlam often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Mawdlam?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Mawdlam is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 4.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (5.1 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Mawdlam?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Mawdlam, 7 practices within 10 miles and 29 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Mawdlam?
The nearest practice to Mawdlam that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 5.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (6.6 miles) and Vale View Dental Care (6.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Mawdlam, Bridgend county borough?
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 Mawdlam, Bridgend county borough?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.