Orthodontic practices near Pit
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pit; 3 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 8.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 8.1 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 8.8 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 10.5 miles south-west | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 11.3 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 11.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 12.5 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (813 reviews) |
| Malpas Dental CareNewport | 13.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (582 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pit with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 8.1 miles south-west; the next are Monmouth (8.8 miles east) and Cwmbran (9.9 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 8.8 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 9.9 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 12.5 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 14.4 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 Pit
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), 18.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 18.7 miles south-west |
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-west |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pit at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Monmouthshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,194 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.3% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 28 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Monmouthshire | 126th closest to an orthodontic practice of 170 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Monmouthshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 23 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 8 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 9 miles Cwmbran Dental Spa, Cwmbran — 10 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 | 3 within 10 miles, 26 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 Pit
From Pit the nearest practice is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 8.1 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 are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lodge Dental (8.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (14.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Pit list clear aligners, the nearest 8.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pit are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 8.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 23 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pit to Lodge Dental 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 210 to 420 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £190 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pit
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The local picture in Pit
Officially, Pit is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Pit. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Pit skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,194 residents in Pit's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. Pit has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Pit sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Pit is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 23 miles away.
About Pit
Great Oak is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km south-east of Pit.
Useful local orthodontic context for Pit
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pit itself. The nearest we do hold are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 8 miles away; The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 9 miles away; and Cwmbran Dental Spa, about 10 miles away.
More local pages to browse
For a broader view, related location pages cover Great Oak, Bryngwyn, Coed Morgan, Llanvapley, Llanddewi Rhydderch, and Rhiw-lâs as well as this one.
The Orthodontic Journey in Pit
Starting orthodontic treatment in Pit can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Pit
Not every practice near Pit offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Pit's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Pit has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 2,194 residents in Pit's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. Pit has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pit is roughly mid-table for Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pit is about 23 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Pit
Patients in Pit have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Pit
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Pit — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pit. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pit
These links help widen your research beyond Pit, Monmouthshire if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Great Oak, Bryngwyn, Coed Morgan, Llanvapley, Llanddewi Rhydderch, and Rhiw-lâs may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pit
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pit often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pit?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pit is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 8.1 miles to the south-west. The next closest are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre (8.8 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Spa (9.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pit?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pit, 3 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pontypool, 8.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pit?
The nearest practice to Pit that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 8.1 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Cwmbran Dental Care (10.5 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pit, Monmouthshire?
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 Pit, Monmouthshire?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.