Orthodontic practices near Pentwyn Berthlwyd
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Pentwyn Berthlwyd, 14 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, 3.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 3.0 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 4.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 4.6 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 4.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 5.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 6.6 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pentwyn Berthlwyd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hengoed, 3.0 miles south-east; the next are Pontypridd (4.1 miles south-west) and Blackwood (4.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hengoed | 1 | 3.0 miles south-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 4.6 miles east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Newbridge | 2 | 6.7 miles east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 7.1 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pentwyn Berthlwyd
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), 10.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 10.5 miles north-west |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 12.6 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 4.7 miles south-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 11.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pentwyn Berthlwyd at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 12.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,592 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 27.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,167 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | 31st closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 12 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 3 miles Taf Dental, Pontypridd — 4 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 14 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CF46 |
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 Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Pentwyn Berthlwyd is 3 miles from Smart Smiles in Hengoed, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 14 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (6.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (4.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Pentwyn Berthlwyd list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pentwyn Berthlwyd are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pentwyn Berthlwyd
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Local orthodontic treatment in Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Orthodontist in Pentwyn Berthlwyd: This page was put together for people in Pentwyn Berthlwyd who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is relevant to searches focused on both Pentwyn Berthlwyd and the wider Merthyr Tydfil County Borough area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Pentwyn Berthlwyd
There is no orthodontist on our records in Pentwyn Berthlwyd itself. The nearest we do hold are Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 3 miles away; Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 4 miles away; and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 5 miles away.
A quick look at Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Goitre Coed, the closest linked location.
What official data says about Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Pentwyn Berthlwyd sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 12.9% of residents under 16, Pentwyn Berthlwyd skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,592 residents in the neighbourhood around Pentwyn Berthlwyd, 5.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. With 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pentwyn Berthlwyd is better served than 82% of towns in Wales. Pentwyn Berthlwyd's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pentwyn Berthlwyd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Widen your local search
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Goitre Coed, Quakers Yard, Treharris, Trelewis, Taff Merthyr Garden Village, and Tai'r-heol.
Orthodontic Treatments in Pentwyn Berthlwyd
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pentwyn Berthlwyd has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Orthodontic treatment in Pentwyn Berthlwyd is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Not every practice near Pentwyn Berthlwyd offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Pentwyn Berthlwyd's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. With just 12.9% of residents under 16, Pentwyn Berthlwyd skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,592 residents in Pentwyn Berthlwyd's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Pentwyn Berthlwyd has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Wales. Pentwyn Berthlwyd falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pentwyn Berthlwyd is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 12 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pentwyn Berthlwyd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pentwyn Berthlwyd
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Pentwyn Berthlwyd, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Goitre Coed, Quakers Yard, Treharris, Trelewis, Taff Merthyr Garden Village, and Tai'r-heol.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Pentwyn Berthlwyd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pentwyn Berthlwyd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pentwyn Berthlwyd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pentwyn Berthlwyd is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 3.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Taf Dental (4.1 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pentwyn Berthlwyd?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Pentwyn Berthlwyd, 14 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pentwyn Berthlwyd?
The nearest practice to Pentwyn Berthlwyd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 4.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (4.6 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (5.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pentwyn Berthlwyd, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
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 Pentwyn Berthlwyd, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.