Orthodontic practices near Porth Swtan
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Porth Swtan; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 20.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 20.0 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 29.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 30.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Porth Swtan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 20.0 miles south-east; the next are Llandudno (29.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 20.0 miles south-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 29.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Porth Swtan at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Isle of Anglesey |
| 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 | 15.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,605 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 45 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Anglesey | 127th closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 12.4 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Anglesey |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 20 miles The Dental Studio, Llandudno — 30 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 34 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 within 20 miles |
| Nearest general dentist | Valley Dental Practice — 6 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 Porth Swtan
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Porth Swtan; the nearest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 20 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (20 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around Porth Swtan list clear aligners, the nearest 20 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Porth Swtan are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Porth Swtan to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is roughly 45 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 520 to 1,040 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £235 to £470 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 520 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Porth Swtan
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Orthodontist in Porth Swtan: Before booking anything in Porth Swtan, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Anglesey.
What official data says about Porth Swtan
Porth Swtan is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. 15.9% of Porth Swtan'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% of the 1,605 residents in Porth Swtan's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Anglesey. People in Porth Swtan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. Porth Swtan's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Llanrhyddlad, Rhyd-wyn, Llanfaethlu, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy, Llanfwrog, and Llanrhuddlad.
Practice data for Porth Swtan
There is no orthodontist on our records in Porth Swtan itself. The nearest recorded are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 20 miles away; The Dental Studio in Llandudno, about 30 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 34 miles away.
Local context for Porth Swtan
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Llanrhyddlad, the closest linked location.
The Orthodontic Journey in Porth Swtan
Orthodontic treatment in Porth Swtan 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Porth Swtan runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Porth Swtan
The orthodontic landscape in Porth Swtan offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Porth Swtan — Local Context
There's no orthodontist on record in Porth Swtan itself; the nearest dentist, Valley Dental Practice, is about 6 miles away and is a reasonable place to start for a referral. Officially, Porth Swtan is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Porth Swtan sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Porth Swtan's under-16 share sits at 15.9%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,605 residents in Porth Swtan's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Anglesey. People in Porth Swtan usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 20 miles away. National deprivation data puts Porth Swtan close to the Wales median. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Porth Swtan itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 20 miles away; The Dental Studio in Llandudno, about 30 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 34 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 Porth Swtan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Porth Swtan
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Porth Swtan, Anglesey with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Llanrhyddlad, Rhyd-wyn, Llanfaethlu, Llanfair-yng-Nghornwy, Llanfwrog, and Llanrhuddlad may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Porth Swtan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Porth Swtan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Porth Swtan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Porth Swtan is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 20.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Studio (29.9 miles) and Llandudno Smiles (30.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Porth Swtan?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Porth Swtan, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 20.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Porth Swtan?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists NHS orthodontic treatment in its published information. Ask your dentist about a referral — NHS places are allocated through referral, not by contacting a practice directly.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Porth Swtan, Anglesey?
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 Porth Swtan, Anglesey?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.