Orthodontic practices near Meliden
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Meliden, 4 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 3.2 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.5 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 4.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 9.8 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 13.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 13.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 13.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 13.6 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Meliden with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhyl, 3.2 miles west; the next are Saint Asaph (4.5 miles south) and Bodelwyddan (4.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhyl | 1 | 3.2 miles west |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 4.5 miles south |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 4.9 miles south-west |
| Wirral | 1 | 9.8 miles east |
| Heswall | 1 | 13.1 miles east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 13.4 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Meliden
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Kamran Rasul - The Dental Clinic in Liverpool (5.0 from 361 reviews), 18.2 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 18.2 miles east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 17.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Meliden at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Denbighshire |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,000 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,256 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Denbighshire | 16th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 3 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 4 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 40 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Bupa Dental Care — 2 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 Meliden
The nearest practice to Meliden is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 3.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Ollie and Darsh (18.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (9.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Meliden list clear aligners, the nearest 3.2 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 Meliden are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 3.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Meliden
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Orthodontist in Meliden: People weighing up braces or aligners in Meliden can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Denbighshire.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Bryniau, Tan-yr-allt, Woodland Park, Dyserth, Gwaenysgor, and Prestatyn may also help.
What official data says about Meliden
Meliden — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 19.4% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,000 residents in the neighbourhood around Meliden, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Meliden is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data puts Meliden close to the Wales median. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meliden is about 19 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Meliden at a glance
Bryniau is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Meliden.
Local provider signals in Meliden
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Meliden itself. The nearest we do hold are Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 3 miles away; Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 4 miles away; and Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 5 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Meliden
Orthodontic treatment in Meliden is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Meliden
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Meliden
Meliden has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — Bupa Dental Care — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Meliden sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Meliden's under-16 share sits at 19.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Meliden, 7.6% of the 2,000 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Meliden has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Meliden is roughly mid-table for Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Meliden is about 19 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Meliden
Patients in Meliden have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Meliden
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Meliden. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Meliden
These local links are here for anyone comparing Meliden, Denbighshire against nearby alternatives. Nearby pages covering Bryniau, Tan-yr-allt, Woodland Park, Dyserth, Gwaenysgor, and Prestatyn may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Meliden
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Meliden often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Meliden?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Meliden is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 3.2 miles to the west. The next closest are Willows Dental and Implant Practice (4.5 miles) and Glan Clwyd Hospital (4.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Meliden?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Meliden, 4 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Meliden?
The nearest practice to Meliden that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 3.2 miles to the west. Others nearby include Lakeside Orthodontics (9.8 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (15.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Meliden, Denbighshire?
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 Meliden, Denbighshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.