Orthodontic practices near Rhuddlan
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Rhuddlan, 3 practices within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, 1.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 2.3 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 2.3 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 10.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 10.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 11.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Lakeside OrthodonticsWirral | 12.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (86 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 14.9 miles west | – | – | – | 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 Rhuddlan with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bodelwyddan, 1.7 miles south-west; the next are Rhyl (2.3 miles north) and Saint Asaph (2.3 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 1.7 miles south-west |
| Rhyl | 1 | 2.3 miles north |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 2.3 miles south |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 10.8 miles west |
| Wirral | 1 | 12.9 miles north-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 14.9 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rhuddlan
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), 15.8 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Sandstone Dental PracticeHeswall | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 15.8 miles east |
| Buckle Advanced Dental CareBebington | 5.0 (144 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
| Wallasey Village Dental PracticeWallasey | 4.9 (592 reviews) | 19.0 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 18.2 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rhuddlan 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 3,709 |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,290 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 | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 122 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Denbighshire | 9th closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 22 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 2 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 2 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 3 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 Rhuddlan
Rhuddlan is 1.7 miles from Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 3 practices, and within 20 there are 22.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Lakeside Orthodontics (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Rhuddlan list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rhuddlan are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 22 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rhuddlan
Denbighshire12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Rhuddlan
Orthodontist in Rhuddlan: This page was put together for people in Rhuddlan who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Denbighshire. Rhuddlan — a small town with a population of around 3,709 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Pengwern, Bodelwyddan, Pen-rhewl, Rhyl, Saint Asaph, and The Roe may also help.
Where Rhuddlan sits locally
Rhuddlan is home to around 3,709 people, classing it as a small town within Denbighshire. The nearest other location we cover is Pengwern, around 1 km to the south-west.
Rhuddlan in context
By ONS classification, Rhuddlan falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Rhuddlan falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts only 13.9% of Rhuddlan's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,290 residents in the neighbourhood around Rhuddlan, 5.3% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Rhuddlan has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. Rhuddlan falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Rhuddlan is about 22 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
What we know about practices near Rhuddlan
There is no orthodontist on our records in Rhuddlan itself. The closest on record are Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 2 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 2 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 2 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Rhuddlan
Orthodontic treatment in Rhuddlan is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Rhuddlan
Provision in Rhuddlan varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Rhuddlan — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13.9% of Rhuddlan's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,290 residents in Rhuddlan's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Rhuddlan has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Rhuddlan among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Rhuddlan is about 22 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Rhuddlan
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Rhuddlan can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Rhuddlan — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Rhuddlan. Rhuddlan — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 13.9% of Rhuddlan's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,290 residents in Rhuddlan's census neighbourhood, below the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Rhuddlan has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. Rhuddlan's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Rhuddlan is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 22 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Rhuddlan itself. The nearest recorded are Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 2 miles away; Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 2 miles away; and Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 2 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rhuddlan. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rhuddlan
This part of the page places Rhuddlan, Denbighshire in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Pengwern, Bodelwyddan, Pen-rhewl, Rhyl, Saint Asaph, and The Roe.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rhuddlan
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rhuddlan often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rhuddlan?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rhuddlan is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 1.7 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Bod Heulog Dental Practice (2.3 miles) and Willows Dental and Implant Practice (2.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rhuddlan?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Rhuddlan, 3 practices within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rhuddlan?
The nearest practice to Rhuddlan that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 2.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Lakeside Orthodontics (12.9 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (15.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire?
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 Rhuddlan, Denbighshire?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.