Orthodontic practices near Pen-y-ffordd
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pen-y-ffordd; 6 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 5.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 5.8 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 7.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 8.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 8.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| Primo DentalWallasey | 9.7 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (48 reviews) |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 11.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (144 reviews) |
| West House OrthodonticsPrenton | 11.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (147 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pen-y-ffordd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wirral, 5.8 miles north-east; the next are Rhyl (7.4 miles west) and Saint Asaph (7.6 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wirral | 1 | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 7.4 miles west |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 8.7 miles south-west |
| Heswall | 1 | 8.9 miles east |
| Wallasey | 4 | 9.7 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-ffordd
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Dr Rez Dental in Liverpool (5.0 from 447 reviews), 14.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Rez DentalLiverpool | 5.0 (447 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Kamran Rasul - The Dental ClinicLiverpool | 5.0 (361 reviews) | 14.1 miles north-east |
| Pall Mall Dental Clinic LtdLiverpool | 5.0 (300 reviews) | 14.3 miles north-east |
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 8.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pen-y-ffordd 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,881 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 203 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within County of Flintshire | 105th closest to an orthodontic practice of 129 places in the county (the county median is 2.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.8 miles away, closer than 57% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in County of Flintshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 15 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lakeside Orthodontics, Wirral — 6 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 7 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 8 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 57 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-ffordd
From Pen-y-ffordd the nearest practice is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 5.8 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Ollie and Darsh (14.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (5.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Pen-y-ffordd list clear aligners, the nearest 5.8 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-ffordd are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, 5.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pen-y-ffordd to Lakeside Orthodontics 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 150 to 300 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £135 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.5% 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-ffordd
County of Flintshire12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Pen-y-ffordd
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pen-y-ffordd, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Pen-y-ffordd with the wider County of Flintshire area.
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The local picture in Pen-y-ffordd
By ONS classification, Pen-y-ffordd falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Pen-y-ffordd sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 15% of Pen-y-ffordd's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pen-y-ffordd, 4.6% of the 1,881 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. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pen-y-ffordd; the nearest is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pen-y-ffordd sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pen-y-ffordd is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Pen-y-ffordd
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pen-y-ffordd itself. The nearest we do hold are Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 6 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 7 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 8 miles away.
Where Pen-y-ffordd sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Ffynnongroyw, under 1 km to the east.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pen-y-ffordd
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pen-y-ffordd can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Pen-y-ffordd — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Pen-y-ffordd. By ONS classification, Pen-y-ffordd falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Pen-y-ffordd falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 15% of Pen-y-ffordd's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Pen-y-ffordd, 4.6% of the 1,881 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 Pen-y-ffordd usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Pen-y-ffordd falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Pen-y-ffordd is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pen-y-ffordd itself. The nearest we do hold are Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 6 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 7 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 8 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pen-y-ffordd
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pen-y-ffordd helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Pen-y-ffordd runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pen-y-ffordd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pen-y-ffordd
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Pen-y-ffordd, County of Flintshire, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Ffynnongroyw, Talacre, Tanlan Banks, Trelogan, Berthengam, and Gwespyr may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pen-y-ffordd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pen-y-ffordd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pen-y-ffordd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pen-y-ffordd is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Bod Heulog Dental Practice (7.4 miles) and Willows Dental and Implant Practice (7.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pen-y-ffordd?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pen-y-ffordd, 6 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wirral, 5.8 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pen-y-ffordd?
The nearest practice to Pen-y-ffordd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lakeside Orthodontics in Wirral, about 5.8 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bod Heulog Dental Practice (7.4 miles) and Buckle Advanced Dental Care (11.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pen-y-ffordd, County of Flintshire?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pen-y-ffordd, County of Flintshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.