Orthodontic practices near Rhos-y-meirch
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of Rhos-y-meirch. The closest is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 23.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 23.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 23.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 23.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 23.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 23.5 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 23.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 23.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 23.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rhos-y-meirch with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 23.3 miles south-east; the next are Shrewsbury (27.4 miles north-east) and Bicton (29.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 23.3 miles south-east |
| Shrewsbury | 8 | 27.4 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 29.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Rhos-y-meirch at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching 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 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,395 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 97 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 278th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Willows Dentistry, Hereford — 23 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 27 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 29 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 50 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Nearest general dentist | mydentist — 2 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 Rhos-y-meirch
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Rhos-y-meirch; the nearest is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 23.3 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Willows Dentistry (23.3 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 10 of the practices around Rhos-y-meirch list clear aligners, the nearest 23.3 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 Rhos-y-meirch are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, 23.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rhos-y-meirch to Willows Dentistry is roughly 50 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 610 to 1,210 miles and 17 to 33 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £275 to £545 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 360 to 610 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rhos-y-meirch
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Orthodontist in Rhos-y-meirch: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Rhos-y-meirch, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Sir Powys.
Local treatment availability around Rhos-y-meirch
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Rhos-y-meirch itself. The closest on record are Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 23 miles away; Bayston Hill Dental Practice in Shrewsbury, about 27 miles away; and The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton, about 29 miles away.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Knighton, Tref-y-Clawdd, Pilleth, Discoed, Dolley Green, and The Colony may also help.
Where Rhos-y-meirch sits locally
Knighton is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north of Rhos-y-meirch.
The local picture in Rhos-y-meirch
Rhos-y-meirch is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. 16.7% of Rhos-y-meirch's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Rhos-y-meirch, 5.3% of the 1,395 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rhos-y-meirch; the nearest is about 23 miles away. Rhos-y-meirch sits close to the Wales average for deprivation.
All Orthodontic Options in Rhos-y-meirch Explained
Patients in Rhos-y-meirch have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Rhos-y-meirch
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
The Orthodontic Journey in Rhos-y-meirch
Orthodontic treatment in Rhos-y-meirch is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Rhos-y-meirch
Rhos-y-meirch has no orthodontic practice of its own, but a dentist — mydentist — is about 2 miles away, and a general dentist is who most people ask for an orthodontic referral in the first place. By ONS classification, Rhos-y-meirch falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board. Rhos-y-meirch's under-16 share sits at 16.7%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,395 residents in the neighbourhood around Rhos-y-meirch, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rhos-y-meirch; the nearest is about 23 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Rhos-y-meirch 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 Rhos-y-meirch. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rhos-y-meirch
If Rhos-y-meirch, Sir Powys is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Knighton, Tref-y-Clawdd, Pilleth, Discoed, Dolley Green, and The Colony.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rhos-y-meirch
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rhos-y-meirch often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rhos-y-meirch?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rhos-y-meirch is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 23.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (23.4 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (23.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rhos-y-meirch?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rhos-y-meirch, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 23.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rhos-y-meirch?
The nearest practice to Rhos-y-meirch that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Willows Dentistry in Hereford, about 23.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (23.4 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (23.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rhos-y-meirch, Sir Powys?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Rhos-y-meirch, Sir Powys?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.