Orthodontic practices near Penygarn
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Penygarn, 19 practices within 10 and 49 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 1.9 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 1.9 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 3.9 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 3.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 4.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 5.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 5.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 5.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Bettws Dental SugeryNewport | 6.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Penygarn with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 1.9 miles south-east; the next are Cwmbran (3.9 miles south) and Newbridge (5.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 1.9 miles south-east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 3.9 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 6.8 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 7.3 miles south-west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 9.6 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Penygarn
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), 10.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 10.9 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 14.0 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 13.0 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Penygarn at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torfaen |
| 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 | 21.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,842 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 896 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Torfaen County Borough | 35th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.9 miles away, closer than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.8% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Torfaen County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 2 miles Cwmbran Dental Care, Cwmbran — 4 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 19 within 10 miles, 49 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 Penygarn
Penygarn is 1.9 miles from Lodge Dental in Pontypool, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 19 practices, and within 20 there are 49.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (7.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Penygarn list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Penygarn are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 1.9 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 Penygarn
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Orthodontist in Penygarn: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Penygarn keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Torfaen County Borough and the surrounding area.
Local treatment availability around Penygarn
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Penygarn. The nearest we do hold are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 2 miles away; Cwmbran Dental Care, about 4 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 5 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Trevethin, Cwm Fields, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Trosnant, and Wainfelin.
Penygarn in context
Penygarn is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 21.5% of Penygarn's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.8% of the 1,842 residents in Penygarn's census neighbourhood, above the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (4), Penygarn has more choice than 79% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Penygarn among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Penygarn is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Local context for Penygarn
Just under 1 km north, Trevethin is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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Orthodontic Treatments in Penygarn
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Areas We Cover Around Penygarn
This section helps connect Penygarn, Torfaen County Borough to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Trevethin, Cwm Fields, Pontnewynydd, Pontypool, Trosnant, and Wainfelin follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Penygarn
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Penygarn often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Penygarn?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Penygarn is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 1.9 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Cwmbran Dental Care (3.9 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Spa (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Penygarn?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Penygarn, 19 practices within 10 miles and 49 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Penygarn?
The nearest practice to Penygarn that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 1.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Cwmbran Dental Care (3.9 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (5.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Penygarn, Torfaen County Borough?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Penygarn, Torfaen County Borough?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.