Orthodontic practices near Penmaenmawr
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Penmaenmawr; 6 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Llandudno Smiles, 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 5.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 8.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 8.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 8.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 8.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 17.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 18.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penmaenmawr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Llandudno, 5.5 miles north-east; the next are Colwyn Bay (8.2 miles east) and Menai Bridge (8.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno | 2 | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 8.2 miles east |
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 8.4 miles west |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 17.9 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 18.6 miles east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 19.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penmaenmawr
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 5.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 5.5 miles north-east |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 18.6 miles east |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 8.4 miles east |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.7 (56 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penmaenmawr at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Conwy |
| 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 2,535 |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,266 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 529 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Conwy | 52nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.5 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 6 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 8 miles Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 8 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, 9 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 Penmaenmawr
From Penmaenmawr the nearest practice is Llandudno Smiles, 5.5 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 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (8.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Penmaenmawr list clear aligners, the nearest 8.4 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 Penmaenmawr are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 18.6 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penmaenmawr to Llandudno Smiles 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 140 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 21.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penmaenmawr
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Orthodontist in Penmaenmawr: This page was put together for people in Penmaenmawr who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Penmaenmawr and the wider Conwy area. Penmaenmawr — a small village with a population of around 2,535 — is covered on this page specifically.
Local provider signals in Penmaenmawr
There is no orthodontist on our records in Penmaenmawr itself. The nearest we do hold are Llandudno Smiles, about 6 miles away; Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 8 miles away; and Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 8 miles away.
Penmaenmawr at a glance
Penmaenmawr has a population of around 2,535, making it a small village within Conwy. Dwygyfylchi is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-east of Penmaenmawr.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Dwygyfylchi, St Gwynan's, Capelulo, Llanfairfechan, Penmaen Park, and Nant-y-Felin.
What official data says about Penmaenmawr
Penmaenmawr — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Penmaenmawr's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,266 residents in the neighbourhood around Penmaenmawr, 6.5% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Conwy. People in Penmaenmawr usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Penmaenmawr among Wales's more deprived areas.
Orthodontic Treatments in Penmaenmawr
Patients in Penmaenmawr 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 Penmaenmawr
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Penmaenmawr
Orthodontic treatment in Penmaenmawr is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Penmaenmawr
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Penmaenmawr. Officially, Penmaenmawr is categorised as larger rural: Further from a major town or city. Penmaenmawr sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 18.7% of Penmaenmawr's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.5% of the 1,266 residents in Penmaenmawr's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.3% average across Conwy. Penmaenmawr has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Penmaenmawr among Wales's more deprived areas. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penmaenmawr. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penmaenmawr
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Penmaenmawr, Conwy, these local links help you keep browsing. If you're still deciding, related pages for Dwygyfylchi, St Gwynan's, Capelulo, Llanfairfechan, Penmaen Park, and Nant-y-Felin may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penmaenmawr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penmaenmawr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penmaenmawr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penmaenmawr is Llandudno Smiles, about 5.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are The Dental Studio (5.5 miles) and Clytha Clinic (8.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penmaenmawr?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penmaenmawr, 6 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Llandudno, 5.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penmaenmawr?
The nearest practice to Penmaenmawr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 18.6 miles to the east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penmaenmawr, Conwy?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penmaenmawr, Conwy?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.