Orthodontic practices near Pen-y-cae
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Pen-y-cae, 6 practices within 10 and 23 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 5.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 5.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 5.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 6.9 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 11.8 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 13.1 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pen-y-cae with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 5.0 miles north; the next are Wrexham (5.3 miles north-east) and Oswestry (8.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 5.0 miles north |
| Wrexham | 4 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.7 miles south |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 11.8 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 13.1 miles north |
| Chester | 9 | 14.6 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 Pen-y-cae
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 16.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 16.7 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 14.6 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 16.2 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pen-y-cae at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wrexham |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,647 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 13.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 302 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Wrexham | 71st closest to an orthodontic practice of 108 places in the county (the county median is 3.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.0 miles away, closer than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Wrexham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 30 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) — 4.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 5 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 5 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 23 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 Pen-y-cae
The nearest practice to Pen-y-cae is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 5 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 23.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Pen-y-cae list clear aligners, the nearest 5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pen-y-cae are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 5.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pen-y-cae to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice is roughly 10 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 130 to 260 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £60 to £115 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 130 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 13.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pen-y-cae
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Orthodontist in Pen-y-cae: Before booking anything in Pen-y-cae, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Wrexham.
About Pen-y-cae
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Acrefair, the closest linked location.
Pen-y-cae in context
Pen-y-cae is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 16.3% of Pen-y-cae's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,647 residents in Pen-y-cae's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Wrexham. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Pen-y-cae has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. Secondary-age pupils near Pen-y-cae attend schools such as St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.9 miles). Pen-y-cae sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pen-y-cae is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Useful local orthodontic context for Pen-y-cae
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pen-y-cae itself. The nearest recorded are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 5 miles away; Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 5 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 9 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Acrefair, Rhosymedre, Cefn Mawr, Cefn-bychan, Plas Madoc, and Froncysyllte if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pen-y-cae
Patients in Pen-y-cae have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Pen-y-cae
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Pen-y-cae
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pen-y-cae helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pen-y-cae
What's available in Pen-y-cae depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Pen-y-cae falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Pen-y-cae sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 16.3% of Pen-y-cae's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.4% of the 1,647 residents in Pen-y-cae's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Wrexham. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Pen-y-cae has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. The closest secondary schools to Pen-y-cae are St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community) (4.9 miles). National deprivation data puts Pen-y-cae close to the Wales median. The nearest university dental hospital to Pen-y-cae is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pen-y-cae. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pen-y-cae
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Pen-y-cae, Wrexham, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Acrefair, Rhosymedre, Cefn Mawr, Cefn-bychan, Plas Madoc, and Froncysyllte.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pen-y-cae
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pen-y-cae often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pen-y-cae?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pen-y-cae is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 5.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Ruabon Road Dental Practice (5.3 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (5.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pen-y-cae?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Pen-y-cae, 6 practices within 10 miles and 23 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pen-y-cae?
The nearest practice to Pen-y-cae that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 5.3 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (5.7 miles) and Signature Smiles (6.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pen-y-cae, Wrexham?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pen-y-cae, Wrexham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.