Orthodontic practices near Pontwalby
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Pontwalby, 6 practices within 10 and 31 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 0.9 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 0.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 4.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 6.0 miles west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 7.4 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 7.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 9.6 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 13.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 13.3 miles south-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Pontwalby with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Glyn-neath, 0.9 miles west; the next are Hirwaun (4.4 miles east) and Crynant (6.0 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 0.9 miles west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 4.4 miles east |
| Crynant | 1 | 6.0 miles west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 7.4 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 9.6 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 13.2 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 Pontwalby
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 4.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 4.4 miles east |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 19.0 miles south-east |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | 18.8 miles east |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 4.9 (243 reviews) | 15.3 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pontwalby at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Neath Port Talbot |
| NHS dental services | Swansea Bay 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 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,846 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 28.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 274 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices, more than 69% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Neath Port Talbot | 12th closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 92% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Neath Port Talbot |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 25 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — under a mile Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 4 miles Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 31 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 Pontwalby
Pontwalby has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 31.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (4.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (18.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Pontwalby list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pontwalby are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 25 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pontwalby
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Pontwalby, 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 Neath Port Talbot.
Area profile for Pontwalby
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Pontwalby sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.7% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,846 residents in the neighbourhood around Pontwalby, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot. Pontwalby has 2 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 69% of towns in Wales. Pontwalby sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pontwalby is about 25 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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Pontwalby at a glance
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What we know about practices near Pontwalby
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Pontwalby. The closest on record are Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, under a mile away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 4 miles away; and Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 6 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Pontwalby
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pontwalby often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pontwalby?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pontwalby is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 0.9 miles to the west. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (4.4 miles) and Cwmdulais Dental Centre (6.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pontwalby?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Pontwalby, 6 practices within 10 miles and 31 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pontwalby?
The nearest practice to Pontwalby that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 0.9 miles to the west. Others nearby include Talbot Road Dental Practice (13.2 miles) and Vale View Dental Care (14.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pontwalby, Neath Port Talbot?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pontwalby, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.