Orthodontic practices near Penthryn
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Penthryn; 1 practice within 10 and 12 practices within 20. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 8.3 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.3 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 13.1 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (354 reviews) |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 13.7 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (14 reviews) |
| Bayston Hill Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (20 reviews) |
| Bellstone Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 14.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.3 (55 reviews) |
| St Johns Hill DentalShrewsbury | 14.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (12 reviews) |
| Belmont Orthodontic CentreShrewsbury | 15.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (37 reviews) |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 15.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (280 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penthryn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 8.3 miles north; the next are Bicton (13.1 miles east) and Shrewsbury (13.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.3 miles north |
| Bicton | 1 | 13.1 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 10 | 13.7 miles east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 21.2 miles north |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 21.6 miles north |
| Wellington | 3 | 24.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penthryn
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is New Park House Dental Centre in Shrewsbury (5.0 from 131 reviews), 15.6 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| New Park House Dental CentreShrewsbury | 5.0 (131 reviews) | 15.6 miles east |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 13.7 miles east |
| The Dental Spa and Skin ClinicBicton | 4.9 (354 reviews) | 13.1 miles east |
| Winchester House Dental PracticeShrewsbury | 4.9 (280 reviews) | 15.1 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penthryn 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 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,148 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 49 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 39th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 8 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 13 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 12 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 Penthryn
From Penthryn the nearest practice is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 8.3 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 12.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (21.8 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Penthryn list clear aligners, the nearest 13.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Penthryn are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, 14.9 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Penthryn to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 20 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 220 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £100 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 220 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penthryn
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Orthodontist in Penthryn: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Penthryn understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Sir Powys and the surrounding area.
Penthryn in context
Penthryn is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census data puts 15.1% of Penthryn's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,148 residents in the neighbourhood around Penthryn, 6.1% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Penthryn; the nearest is about 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Penthryn sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Arddleen, Burgedin, Deuddwr, Llandysilio, Tirymynach, and Four Crosses.
What local practice data suggests in Penthryn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Penthryn itself. The closest on record are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 8 miles away; The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 13 miles away; and Shrewsbury Dental Lab, about 14 miles away.
Local snapshot of Penthryn
The nearest other location we cover is Arddleen, around 1 km to the south-east.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Penthryn
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Penthryn helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Penthryn runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Penthryn
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Penthryn can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Penthryn
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Penthryn. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Penthryn
These links help widen your research beyond Penthryn, Sir Powys if you're open to travelling a little further. You can keep exploring with related pages for Arddleen, Burgedin, Deuddwr, Llandysilio, Tirymynach, and Four Crosses.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penthryn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penthryn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penthryn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penthryn is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 8.3 miles to the north. The next closest are The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic (13.1 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (13.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penthryn?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Penthryn, 1 practice within 10 miles and 12 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 8.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penthryn?
The nearest practice to Penthryn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Johns Hill Dental in Shrewsbury, about 14.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Winchester House Dental Practice (15.1 miles) and EXCLUSIVE ORTHODONTICS LTD (15.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penthryn, 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 Penthryn, Sir Powys?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.