Orthodontic practices near Oakeley Square
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Oakeley Square; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 18.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 18.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 22.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 22.9 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 23.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 23.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 23.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 27.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 27.8 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Oakeley Square with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 18.2 miles north-west; the next are Colwyn Bay (22.9 miles north-east) and Llandudno (23.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 18.2 miles north-west |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 22.9 miles north-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 23.4 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 27.0 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 27.8 miles north-east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 29.9 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Oakeley Square at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gwynedd |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 22.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,778 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 24.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 68 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gwynedd | 105th closest to an orthodontic practice of 297 places in the county (the county median is 21.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.9% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 18 miles Dental Care, Colwyn Bay — 23 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 23 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 Oakeley Square
Oakeley Square is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 18.2 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.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (18.2 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Oakeley Square list clear aligners, the nearest 18.2 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 Oakeley Square are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 29.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Oakeley Square to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic 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 470 to 950 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £210 to £430 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 280 to 470 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 24.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Oakeley Square
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Orthodontist in Oakeley Square: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Oakeley Square? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Gwynedd and the surrounding area.
Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Glanypwll, Rhiwbryfdir, Tanygrisiau, Maen-Offeren, and Congl-y-wal.
Practice signals around Oakeley Square
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Oakeley Square itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 18 miles away; Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 23 miles away; and Llandudno Smiles, about 23 miles away.
The local picture in Oakeley Square
Oakeley Square — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Oakeley Square skews family-heavy: 22.4% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Oakeley Square, 8.9% of the 1,778 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Oakeley Square usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Oakeley Square among Wales's more deprived areas.
Oakeley Square in numbers
Tanygrisiau is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Oakeley Square.
All Orthodontic Options in Oakeley Square Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Oakeley Square has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Oakeley Square — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Oakeley Square — comparing a couple is worthwhile. ONS classifies Oakeley Square as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Oakeley Square sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.4% of residents under 16, Oakeley Square has an above-average share of children. In the census neighbourhood around Oakeley Square, 8.9% of the 1,778 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Oakeley Square; the nearest is about 18 miles away. Oakeley Square's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. There is no orthodontist on our records in Oakeley Square itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 18 miles away; Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 23 miles away; and Llandudno Smiles, about 23 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Oakeley Square
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Oakeley Square helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Oakeley Square — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Oakeley Square. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Oakeley Square
This part of the page places Oakeley Square, Gwynedd in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can also browse nearby location pages including Blaenau-Ffestiniog, Glanypwll, Rhiwbryfdir, Tanygrisiau, Maen-Offeren, and Congl-y-wal.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Oakeley Square
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Oakeley Square often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Oakeley Square?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Oakeley Square is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 18.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Dental Care (22.9 miles) and The Bay Orthodontics (22.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Oakeley Square?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Oakeley Square, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 18.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Oakeley Square?
The nearest practice to Oakeley Square that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 29.9 miles to the north-east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Oakeley Square, Gwynedd?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Oakeley Square, Gwynedd?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.