Orthodontic practices near Milwr
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Milwr; 10 practices within 10 and 65 practices within 20. The closest is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, 6.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 6.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 7.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Smilebay In Connah's QuayDeeside | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (95 reviews) |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 7.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 8.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Milwr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Heswall, 6.6 miles north-east; the next are Mold (6.8 miles south-east) and Deeside (7.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Heswall | 1 | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Mold | 3 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Deeside | 2 | 7.3 miles south-east |
| Wirral | 1 | 7.7 miles north |
| Bebington | 1 | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Willaston | 1 | 8.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Milwr
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), 13.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 13.6 miles north-east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 6.6 miles north-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 8.1 miles north-east |
| Sunlight Dental PracticeNew Ferry | 5.0 (114 reviews) | 11.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Milwr at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Flintshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,106 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 175 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 117th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.6 miles away, closer than 53% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 14 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Sandstone Dental Practice, Heswall — 7 miles Bryn Siriol Dental Practice, Mold — 7 miles Smilebay In Connah's Quay, Deeside — 7 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 10 within 10 miles, 65 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 Milwr
From Milwr the nearest practice is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, 6.6 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 10 practices, and within 20 there are 65.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Whitby Dental & Implant Clinic (12.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (7.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Milwr list clear aligners, the nearest 6.6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Milwr are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 6.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Milwr to The Sandstone Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 170 to 340 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £155 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 7.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Milwr
County of Flintshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Milwr
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Where Milwr sits locally
Heading west for around 1 km brings you to Brynford, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Milwr
Milwr — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Milwr has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.7% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Milwr, 5.3% of the 2,106 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Milwr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 7 miles away. Milwr falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Milwr is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 14 miles away.
What we know about practices near Milwr
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Milwr. The nearest recorded are The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, about 7 miles away; Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 7 miles away; and Smilebay In Connah's Quay, about 7 miles away.
Continue your local research
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Orthodontic Treatments in Milwr
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Treatment Options in Milwr — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Milwr. Milwr — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Milwr's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,106 residents in Milwr's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across County of Flintshire. Milwr has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 7 miles away. Milwr's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Milwr is about 14 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Milwr itself. The nearest recorded are The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, about 7 miles away; Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 7 miles away; and Smilebay In Connah's Quay, about 7 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Milwr
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Areas We Cover Around Milwr
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Frequently Asked Questions in Milwr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Milwr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Milwr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Milwr is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall, about 6.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (6.8 miles) and Grosvenor Orthodontics (7.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Milwr?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Milwr, 10 practices within 10 miles and 65 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Heswall, 6.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Milwr?
The nearest practice to Milwr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 6.8 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Greenacre Orthodontics (7.4 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (7.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Milwr, County of Flintshire?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Milwr, County of Flintshire?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.