Orthodontic practices near Red Wharf Bay
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Red Wharf Bay; 1 practice within 10 and 4 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 6.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 6.1 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 16.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 16.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 20.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 20.2 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 29.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Red Wharf Bay with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 6.1 miles south-east; the next are Llandudno (16.2 miles east) and Colwyn Bay (19.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 16.2 miles east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 19.9 miles east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 29.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Red Wharf Bay
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 16.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 16.2 miles east |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 4.3 (54 reviews) | 19.9 miles east |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 4.3 (20 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Red Wharf Bay 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 | 7.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,337 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 5.8% aged 16 to 24 and 17.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 136 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Anglesey | 23rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 139 places in the county (the county median is 12.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.8% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Anglesey |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 6 miles The Dental Studio, Llandudno — 16 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 20 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 | 1 within 10 miles, 4 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 Red Wharf Bay
The nearest practice to Red Wharf Bay is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 6.1 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 4.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Red Wharf Bay list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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 Red Wharf Bay 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 Red Wharf Bay to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic 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 160 to 320 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £145 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 100 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 10.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Red Wharf Bay
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Orthodontist in Red Wharf Bay: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Red Wharf Bay. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Anglesey.
Local snapshot of Red Wharf Bay
Just around 1 km west, Llanbedrgoch is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Pages for Llanbedrgoch, Pentraeth, Benllech, Tyn-y-Gongl, Llanddyfnan, and Rhoscefnhir follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
The local picture in Red Wharf Bay
Red Wharf Bay's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Red Wharf Bay falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts only 7.9% of Red Wharf Bay's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.8% of the 1,337 residents in Red Wharf Bay's census neighbourhood, below the 6.3% average across Anglesey. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Red Wharf Bay; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data puts Red Wharf Bay close to the Wales median.
Local provider signals in Red Wharf Bay
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Red Wharf Bay. The closest on record are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 6 miles away; The Dental Studio in Llandudno, about 16 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 20 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Red Wharf Bay
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Red Wharf Bay has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Red Wharf Bay
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Red Wharf Bay — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Red Wharf Bay
Many people in Red Wharf Bay delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Red Wharf Bay
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Red Wharf Bay. By ONS classification, Red Wharf Bay falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Red Wharf Bay falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts only 7.9% of Red Wharf Bay's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Red Wharf Bay, 3.8% of the 1,337 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.3% average across Anglesey, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Red Wharf Bay has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Red Wharf Bay is roughly mid-table for Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Red Wharf Bay. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Red Wharf Bay
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey within a broader nearby area. If you're still deciding, related pages for Llanbedrgoch, Pentraeth, Benllech, Tyn-y-Gongl, Llanddyfnan, and Rhoscefnhir may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Red Wharf Bay
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Red Wharf Bay often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Red Wharf Bay?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Red Wharf Bay is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 6.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are The Dental Studio (16.2 miles) and Llandudno Smiles (16.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Red Wharf Bay?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Red Wharf Bay, 1 practice within 10 miles and 4 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Red Wharf Bay?
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 Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Red Wharf Bay, Anglesey?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.