Orthodontic practices near Pengenffordd
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Pengenffordd; 4 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 15.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 15.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 19.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 19.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 19.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 20.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 20.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 20.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 20.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pengenffordd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 15.5 miles south-west; the next are Aberdare (19.8 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (19.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 15.5 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 19.9 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 20.4 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 20.5 miles south |
| Pontypool | 1 | 20.5 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pengenffordd
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 19.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.9 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 4.7 (14 reviews) | 19.8 miles south-west |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 3.4 (429 reviews) | 15.5 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pengenffordd 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,701 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 157th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 31 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 16 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 20 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 35 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 4 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 Pengenffordd
Pengenffordd is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 15.5 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. 4 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (19.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (20.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Pengenffordd list clear aligners, the nearest 19.8 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 Pengenffordd are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 20.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pengenffordd to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 35 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 400 to 810 miles and 12 to 23 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £180 to £365 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 240 to 400 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pengenffordd
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Orthodontist in Pengenffordd: Before booking anything in Pengenffordd, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Sir Powys, not just Pengenffordd.
Pengenffordd in context
Officially, Pengenffordd is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pengenffordd falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,701 residents in Pengenffordd's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pengenffordd; the nearest is about 16 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pengenffordd sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pengenffordd is about 31 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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Practice data for Pengenffordd
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pengenffordd. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 16 miles away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 20 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 20 miles away.
Pengenffordd at a glance
Just around 2 km north, Penisha Rhos is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Pengenffordd
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pengenffordd has the full spectrum of options. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Pengenffordd — Local Context
What's available in Pengenffordd depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Pengenffordd is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pengenffordd, 7.1% of the 1,701 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Pengenffordd; the nearest is about 16 miles away. Pengenffordd falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pengenffordd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pengenffordd. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 16 miles away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 20 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 20 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pengenffordd
Many people in Pengenffordd delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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 Pengenffordd
Practices serving Pengenffordd differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Pengenffordd — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. 16.3% of Pengenffordd's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,701 residents in the neighbourhood around Pengenffordd, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. People in Pengenffordd usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 16 miles away. Pengenffordd's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pengenffordd is about 31 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pengenffordd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pengenffordd
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Pengenffordd, Sir Powys alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Penisha Rhos, Llanelieu, Talgarth, Tredustan, Trefecca, and Llangorse.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pengenffordd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pengenffordd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pengenffordd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pengenffordd is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 15.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (19.8 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (19.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pengenffordd?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pengenffordd, 0 practices within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 15.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pengenffordd?
The nearest practice to Pengenffordd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 20.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (20.5 miles) and Lodge Dental (20.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pengenffordd, Sir Powys?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pengenffordd, Sir Powys?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.