Orthodontic practices near Melin-y-ddôl
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Melin-y-ddôl; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 18.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 23.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 24.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 24.3 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 25.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 25.2 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 25.3 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTDShrewsbury | 25.3 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Melin-y-ddôl with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 18.9 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (23.5 miles east) and Shrewsbury (24.0 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 23.5 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 24.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Melin-y-ddôl 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 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,707 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 27 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 208th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 19 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 24 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Melin-y-ddôl
Melin-y-ddôl is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 18.9 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 7 of the practices around Melin-y-ddôl list clear aligners, the nearest 23.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Melin-y-ddôl are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 25.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Melin-y-ddôl to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 40 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 490 to 980 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £220 to £440 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 290 to 490 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Melin-y-ddôl
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Useful local orthodontic context for Melin-y-ddôl
There is no orthodontist on our records in Melin-y-ddôl itself. The nearest recorded are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 19 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 24 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 24 miles away.
What official data says about Melin-y-ddôl
Melin-y-ddôl is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Melin-y-ddôl falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census data puts 16.2% of Melin-y-ddôl's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,707 residents in Melin-y-ddôl's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Melin-y-ddôl; the nearest is about 19 miles away. Melin-y-ddôl sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
A quick look at Melin-y-ddôl
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Melin-y-ddôl
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Melin-y-ddôl
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Melin-y-ddôl
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Melin-y-ddôl
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Frequently Asked Questions in Melin-y-ddôl
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Melin-y-ddôl often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Melin-y-ddôl?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Melin-y-ddôl is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 18.9 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (23.5 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (24.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Melin-y-ddôl?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Melin-y-ddôl, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 18.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Melin-y-ddôl?
The nearest practice to Melin-y-ddôl that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 25.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (25.3 miles) and Shrewsbury Orthodontic Centre (25.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Melin-y-ddôl, Sir Powys?
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 Melin-y-ddôl, Sir Powys?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.