Orthodontic practices near Penybryn
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Penybryn, 24 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, 1.4 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 2.4 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 3.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 4.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 4.6 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 4.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 5.2 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 5.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penybryn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hengoed, 1.4 miles south-east; the next are Blackwood (2.4 miles east) and Caerphilly (3.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hengoed | 1 | 1.4 miles south-east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 2.4 miles east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 3.7 miles south |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 4.5 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 4.6 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 8.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penybryn
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), 3.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 3.7 miles south |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 10.5 miles south |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 9.5 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 8.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penybryn at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 17.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,399 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 160 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 28.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 47th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 87% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 11 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 1 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 2 miles Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Caerphilly — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 24 within 10 miles, 60 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 Penybryn
Penybryn is 1.4 miles from Smart Smiles in Hengoed, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 24 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (4.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Penybryn list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Penybryn are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 11 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Penybryn
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Orthodontic treatment options in Penybryn
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Penybryn, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Caerphilly County Borough.
Penybryn in context
By ONS classification, Penybryn falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Penybryn sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.7% of Penybryn's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,399 residents in Penybryn's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Penybryn is better served than 86% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Penybryn sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Penybryn is about 11 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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Penybryn in numbers
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Practice data for Penybryn
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Penybryn itself. The nearest we do hold are Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about a mile away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 2 miles away; and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly, about 4 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Penybryn
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Penybryn
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Teeth Straightening Options Available in Penybryn
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Penybryn
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penybryn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penybryn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penybryn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penybryn is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 1.4 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.4 miles) and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (3.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penybryn?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Penybryn, 24 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penybryn?
The nearest practice to Penybryn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 2.4 miles to the east. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (4.6 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penybryn, Caerphilly County Borough?
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 Penybryn, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.