Orthodontic practices near Pont Pen - y - benglog
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pont Pen - y - benglog; 1 practice within 10 and 6 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 8.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 8.9 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 16.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 16.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 17.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 17.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 17.0 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 24.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 25.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pont Pen - y - benglog with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 8.9 miles north-west; the next are Llandudno (16.0 miles north-east) and Colwyn Bay (17.0 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 8.9 miles north-west |
| Llandudno | 2 | 16.0 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 24.1 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 25.5 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 26.1 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pont Pen - y - benglog
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 16.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 16.0 miles north-east |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 4.7 (49 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pont Pen - y - benglog at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gwynedd |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,121 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.3% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 76 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gwynedd | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 297 places in the county (the county median is 21.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 9 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 16 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 17 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, 6 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 Pont Pen - y - benglog
The nearest practice to Pont Pen - y - benglog is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 8.9 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 6.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around Pont Pen - y - benglog list clear aligners, the nearest 8.9 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 Pont Pen - y - benglog are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 26.1 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pont Pen - y - benglog to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic 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 230 to 460 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £105 to £205 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 230 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pont Pen - y - benglog
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Orthodontist in Pont Pen - y - benglog: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Pont Pen - y - benglog understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gwynedd.
Continue your local research
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Gwastadnant, Nant Peris, Braichmelyn, Bontuchaf, Cilfodan, and Gerlan may also help.
Pont Pen - y - benglog in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Gwastadnant, around 4 km to the south-west.
Pont Pen - y - benglog in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pont Pen - y - benglog sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.8% of Pont Pen - y - benglog's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 2,121 residents in the neighbourhood around Pont Pen - y - benglog, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. People in Pont Pen - y - benglog usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. National deprivation data puts Pont Pen - y - benglog close to the Wales median.
Local orthodontic signals in Pont Pen - y - benglog
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pont Pen - y - benglog itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 9 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 16 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 17 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Pont Pen - y - benglog
Orthodontic treatment in Pont Pen - y - benglog 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. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Every case in Pont Pen - y - benglog follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
All Orthodontic Options in Pont Pen - y - benglog Explained
Patients in Pont Pen - y - benglog have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Pont Pen - y - benglog — Local Context
Not every practice near Pont Pen - y - benglog offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Pont Pen - y - benglog sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.8% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Pont Pen - y - benglog, 7.3% of the 2,121 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Pont Pen - y - benglog has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 9 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pont Pen - y - benglog is roughly mid-table for Wales. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pont Pen - y - benglog itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 9 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 16 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 17 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Pont Pen - y - benglog. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pont Pen - y - benglog
This part of the page places Pont Pen - y - benglog, Gwynedd in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Gwastadnant, Nant Peris, Braichmelyn, Bontuchaf, Cilfodan, and Gerlan follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pont Pen - y - benglog
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pont Pen - y - benglog often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pont Pen - y - benglog?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pont Pen - y - benglog is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 8.9 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Llandudno Smiles (16.0 miles) and The Dental Studio (16.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pont Pen - y - benglog?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pont Pen - y - benglog, 1 practice within 10 miles and 6 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 8.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pont Pen - y - benglog?
The nearest practice to Pont Pen - y - benglog that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 26.1 miles to the north-east.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pont Pen - y - benglog, Gwynedd?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pont Pen - y - benglog, Gwynedd?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.