Orthodontic practices near Pont-Ystrad
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Pont-Ystrad; 2 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 6.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 6.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 7.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 10.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 11.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 11.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 15.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 15.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (471 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pont-Ystrad with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Saint Asaph, 6.4 miles north; the next are Bodelwyddan (7.9 miles north-west) and Mold (10.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 7.9 miles north-west |
| Mold | 3 | 10.9 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 11.0 miles north |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 15.2 miles east |
| Deeside | 2 | 15.3 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pont-Ystrad
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Sandstone Dental Practice in Heswall (5.0 from 144 reviews), 17.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 17.0 miles north-east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 18.4 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 15.3 miles east |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 11.0 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pont-Ystrad at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Denbighshire |
| 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,702 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 98 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 46th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.4 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 25 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 6 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 8 miles Bryn Siriol Dental Practice, Mold — 11 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 22 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-Ystrad
The nearest practice to Pont-Ystrad is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, 6.4 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 are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (18.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (16.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Pont-Ystrad list clear aligners, the nearest 6.4 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 Pont-Ystrad are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 10.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 25 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Pont-Ystrad to Willows Dental and Implant Practice is roughly 15 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 170 to 330 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £75 to £150 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 170 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 17.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pont-Ystrad
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Orthodontist in Pont-Ystrad: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Pont-Ystrad often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Denbighshire.
Pont-Ystrad in context
By ONS classification, Pont-Ystrad falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Pont-Ystrad falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 19.1% of Pont-Ystrad's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,702 residents in Pont-Ystrad's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Pont-Ystrad has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. Pont-Ystrad falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Pont-Ystrad is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local snapshot of Pont-Ystrad
Heading north-west for around 1 km brings you to Denbigh, the closest linked location.
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Useful local orthodontic context for Pont-Ystrad
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pont-Ystrad itself. The nearest we do hold are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8 miles away; and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 11 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Pont-Ystrad Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Pont-Ystrad has the full spectrum of options. 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-Ystrad — Local Context
Not every practice near Pont-Ystrad offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Pont-Ystrad is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts 19.1% of Pont-Ystrad's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,702 residents in Pont-Ystrad's census neighbourhood, above the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. People in Pont-Ystrad usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Pont-Ystrad sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pont-Ystrad is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 25 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Pont-Ystrad itself. The nearest we do hold are Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8 miles away; and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pont-Ystrad
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Pont-Ystrad helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Pont-Ystrad — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pont-Ystrad
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pont-Ystrad often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pont-Ystrad?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pont-Ystrad is Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 6.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Glan Clwyd Hospital (7.9 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (10.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pont-Ystrad?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Pont-Ystrad, 2 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Saint Asaph, 6.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pont-Ystrad?
The nearest practice to Pont-Ystrad that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 10.9 miles to the east. Others nearby include Bod Heulog Dental Practice (11.0 miles) and Greenacre Orthodontics (15.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pont-Ystrad, Denbighshire?
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-Ystrad, Denbighshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.