Orthodontic practices near Penrhiwgarreg
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Penrhiwgarreg, 13 practices within 10 and 47 practices within 20. The closest is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 4.5 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 4.5 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 4.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 6.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 6.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 7.3 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 7.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penrhiwgarreg with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newbridge, 4.5 miles south; the next are Blackwood (5.3 miles south-west) and Pontypool (5.9 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newbridge | 2 | 4.5 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 5.3 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 6.9 miles south-east |
| Hengoed | 1 | 7.6 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 9.2 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 Penrhiwgarreg
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 9.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 9.6 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 12.1 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penrhiwgarreg at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blaenau Gwent |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,437 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 742 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Blaenau Gwent | 6th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 6.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.5 miles away, closer than 64% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 4 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 5 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 13 within 10 miles, 47 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 Penrhiwgarreg
The nearest practice to Penrhiwgarreg is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 4.5 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 13 practices, and within 20 there are 47.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (4.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Penrhiwgarreg list clear aligners, the nearest 4.5 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 Penrhiwgarreg are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, 4.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penrhiwgarreg
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Penrhiwgarreg, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Blaenau Gwent, not just Penrhiwgarreg.
Area profile for Penrhiwgarreg
Penrhiwgarreg is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Penrhiwgarreg's under-16 share sits at 17%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Penrhiwgarreg, 7% of the 1,437 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (2), Penrhiwgarreg has more choice than 69% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Penrhiwgarreg is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Penrhiwgarreg is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Practice signals around Penrhiwgarreg
There is no orthodontist on our records in Penrhiwgarreg itself. The nearest recorded are Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 4 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 5 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 6 miles away.
A quick look at Penrhiwgarreg
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Penrhiwgarreg
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Penrhiwgarreg
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Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Penrhiwgarreg
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penrhiwgarreg
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penrhiwgarreg often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penrhiwgarreg?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penrhiwgarreg is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 4.5 miles to the south. The next closest are Bridge Dental Care (4.5 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penrhiwgarreg?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Penrhiwgarreg, 13 practices within 10 miles and 47 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penrhiwgarreg?
The nearest practice to Penrhiwgarreg that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 4.5 miles to the south. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (5.3 miles) and Lodge Dental (5.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penrhiwgarreg, Blaenau Gwent?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penrhiwgarreg, Blaenau Gwent?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.