Orthodontic practices near Meifod
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Meifod; 3 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 13.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 13.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 18.9 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 19.4 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 20.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 20.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 20.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 20.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 20.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meifod with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 13.1 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (18.9 miles east) and Shrewsbury (19.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 13.1 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 18.9 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 19.4 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 24.8 miles north |
| Wrexham | 4 | 25.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meifod
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Shrewsbury Dental Lab (5.0 from 14 reviews), 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 18.9 miles east |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 4.5 (103 reviews) | 13.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meifod 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 |
| Population | 317 |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 22.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% 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 | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 114th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 13 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 19 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 19 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 30 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 3 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 Meifod
From Meifod the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 13.1 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. 3 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (25.5 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 10 of the practices around Meifod list clear aligners, the nearest 18.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Meifod are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 20.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Meifod to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 30 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 340 to 680 miles and 10 to 20 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £155 to £305 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 200 to 340 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meifod
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Orthodontist in Meifod: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Meifod often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It connects local orthodontic research in Meifod with the wider Sir Powys area. Meifod — a small village with a population of around 317 — is covered on this page specifically.
Area profile for Meifod
Meifod 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 14.2% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,399 residents in the neighbourhood around Meifod, 5.4% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Meifod; the nearest is about 13 miles away. National deprivation data puts Meifod close to the Wales median.
Widen your local search
Pages for Main, New Bridge, Pentre-llymry, Bwlch-y-cibau, Pentre'r beirdd, and Llangyniew follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
Facts about Meifod
Meifod has a population of around 317, making it a small village within Sir Powys. Just around 3 km north-east, Main is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What local practice data suggests in Meifod
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Meifod itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 19 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 19 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Meifod
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Meifod helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Meifod
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Meifod. Officially, Meifod is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Meifod sits within Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Meifod, 5.4% of the 2,399 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Meifod usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 13 miles away. Meifod sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Meifod
The orthodontic landscape in Meifod offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Meifod
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meifod. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meifod
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Meifod, Sir Powys. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Main, New Bridge, Pentre-llymry, Bwlch-y-cibau, Pentre'r beirdd, and Llangyniew.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meifod
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meifod often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meifod?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meifod is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13.1 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (18.9 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (19.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meifod?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Meifod, 0 practices within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 13.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meifod?
The nearest practice to Meifod that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 20.6 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (20.8 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (20.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meifod, Sir Powys?
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 Meifod, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.