Orthodontic practices near Rhydymeudwy
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Rhydymeudwy; 1 practice within 10 and 22 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 9.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 9.7 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 10.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 10.4 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 10.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 11.9 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 12.0 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 12.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 12.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rhydymeudwy with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 9.7 miles east; the next are Mold (10.4 miles north-east) and Wrexham (11.9 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 9.7 miles east |
| Mold | 3 | 10.4 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 11.9 miles east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 12.6 miles north-east |
| Deeside | 2 | 15.4 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 15.8 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rhydymeudwy
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 19.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 19.5 miles north-east |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 18.3 miles north-east |
| Greenacre OrthodonticsDeeside | 4.9 (471 reviews) | 15.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rhydymeudwy 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,307 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 | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 26.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 25 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Denbighshire | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 104 places in the county (the county median is 6.9 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.8% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Denbighshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 28 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 10 miles Grosvenor Orthodontics, Mold — 10 miles Signature Smiles, Wrexham — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 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 Rhydymeudwy
From Rhydymeudwy the nearest practice is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 9.7 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 22.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (19.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around Rhydymeudwy list clear aligners, the nearest 9.7 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 Rhydymeudwy are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 10.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 28 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Rhydymeudwy to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice is roughly 20 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 250 to 500 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £225 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 250 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rhydymeudwy
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Orthodontist in Rhydymeudwy: This page was put together for people in Rhydymeudwy 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.
Useful local orthodontic context for Rhydymeudwy
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rhydymeudwy. The nearest we do hold are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 10 miles away; Grosvenor Orthodontics in Mold, about 10 miles away; and Signature Smiles in Wrexham, about 12 miles away.
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Rhydymeudwy in numbers
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The local picture in Rhydymeudwy
Rhydymeudwy — 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 17.6% of Rhydymeudwy's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,307 residents in Rhydymeudwy's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rhydymeudwy; the nearest is about 10 miles away. Rhydymeudwy's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Rhydymeudwy is about 28 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
The Orthodontic Journey in Rhydymeudwy
Orthodontic treatment in Rhydymeudwy 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 Rhydymeudwy
Orthodontic practices in and around Rhydymeudwy vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Rhydymeudwy — smaller rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Rhydymeudwy's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,307 residents in the neighbourhood around Rhydymeudwy, 6.8% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Rhydymeudwy; the nearest is about 10 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Rhydymeudwy is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Rhydymeudwy is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Rhydymeudwy Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Rhydymeudwy offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Rhydymeudwy — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Rhydymeudwy. Rhydymeudwy's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Rhydymeudwy sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 17.6% of Rhydymeudwy's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.8% of the 2,307 residents in Rhydymeudwy's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.7% average across Denbighshire. Rhydymeudwy has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 10 miles away. National deprivation data puts Rhydymeudwy close to the Wales median. The nearest university dental hospital to Rhydymeudwy is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rhydymeudwy. The nearest recorded are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 10 miles away; Grosvenor Orthodontics in Mold, about 10 miles away; and Signature Smiles in Wrexham, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rhydymeudwy. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rhydymeudwy
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Rhydymeudwy, Denbighshire within a broader nearby area. Other local pages worth browsing include Llanfair-Dyffryn-Clwyd, Bryneglwys, Pentre-celyn, Pwll-glâs, Llanelidan, and Graig-fechan.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rhydymeudwy
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rhydymeudwy often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rhydymeudwy?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rhydymeudwy is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 9.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Grosvenor Orthodontics (10.4 miles) and Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (10.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rhydymeudwy?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Rhydymeudwy, 1 practice within 10 miles and 22 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rhosllannerchrugog, 9.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rhydymeudwy?
The nearest practice to Rhydymeudwy that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 10.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Signature Smiles (11.9 miles) and Wrexham Dental Works (12.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rhydymeudwy, Denbighshire?
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 Rhydymeudwy, Denbighshire?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.