Orthodontic practices near Scwrfa
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Scwrfa; 6 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 6.1 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.0 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 9.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 9.8 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 9.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 10.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 11.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Scwrfa with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 miles west; the next are Blackwood (9.0 miles south) and Newbridge (9.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 6.1 miles west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.0 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Aberdare | 2 | 9.8 miles south-west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 10.2 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 11.6 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Scwrfa
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 11.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 11.6 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 12.7 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 17.7 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 15.2 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Scwrfa at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Blaenau Gwent |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,375 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Blaenau Gwent | 20th closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 6.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Blaenau Gwent |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 20 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 6 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 9 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 10 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 | 6 within 10 miles, 38 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 Scwrfa
From Scwrfa the nearest practice is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 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 are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (9.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Scwrfa list clear aligners, the nearest 9 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 Scwrfa are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Scwrfa to Prince Charles Hospital 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 14.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Scwrfa
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Orthodontist in Scwrfa: This page was put together for people in Scwrfa who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Blaenau Gwent, not just Scwrfa.
Practice signals around Scwrfa
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Scwrfa. The nearest we do hold are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 6 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 10 miles away.
What official data says about Scwrfa
Scwrfa — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 14.2% of Scwrfa's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,375 residents in the neighbourhood around Scwrfa, 5.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent. People in Scwrfa usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Scwrfa's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Scwrfa is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local context for Scwrfa
Just under 1 km north, Duke's Meadow is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare nearby areas
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Duke's Meadow, Dukestown, Nant-y-bwch, Waundeg, Sirhowy, and Cefn Golau may also help.
All Orthodontic Options in Scwrfa Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Scwrfa has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
How to Choose in Scwrfa
The right treatment depends on three factors: clinical complexity, lifestyle, and budget. Complex bite problems are best handled by fixed braces. Patients with mild to moderate issues who prioritise aesthetics are good aligner candidates. Budget matters — NHS metal braces are the most affordable route for eligible patients, while payment plans from most Scwrfa practices spread private costs over 12–24 months.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Scwrfa
Many people in Scwrfa 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 Scwrfa
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Scwrfa — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Scwrfa is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Scwrfa. Census data puts 14.2% of Scwrfa's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Scwrfa, 5.6% of the 1,375 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Blaenau Gwent, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Scwrfa; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data puts Scwrfa close to the Wales median. The nearest university dental hospital to Scwrfa is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Scwrfa. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Scwrfa
This section helps connect Scwrfa, Blaenau Gwent to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Duke's Meadow, Dukestown, Nant-y-bwch, Waundeg, Sirhowy, and Cefn Golau.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Scwrfa
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Scwrfa often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Scwrfa?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Scwrfa is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 6.1 miles to the west. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.0 miles) and Bridge Orthodontics (9.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Scwrfa?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Scwrfa, 6 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Scwrfa?
The nearest practice to Scwrfa that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9.0 miles to the south. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (9.7 miles) and Lodge Dental (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Scwrfa, Blaenau Gwent?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Scwrfa, Blaenau Gwent?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.