Orthodontic practices near Skenfrith
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Skenfrith; 1 practice within 10 and 17 practices within 20. The closest is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6.0 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mayhill Dental & Specialist CentreMonmouth | 6.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (108 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.1 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 12.5 miles north | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 12.5 miles north | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 12.6 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 12.6 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 12.7 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 12.7 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Skenfrith with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Monmouth, 6.0 miles south-east; the next are Hereford (12.1 miles north) and Pontypool (16.2 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth | 1 | 6.0 miles south-east |
| Hereford | 9 | 12.1 miles north |
| Pontypool | 1 | 16.2 miles south-west |
| Chepstow | 1 | 17.2 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 17.8 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 19.9 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Skenfrith
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Smile Solution Chepstow (5.0 from 151 reviews), 17.2 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Smile Solution ChepstowChepstow | 5.0 (151 reviews) | 17.2 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 16.2 miles south-west |
| Isca Dental and Implant CentreNewport | 4.9 (813 reviews) | 19.9 miles south |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 4.9 (267 reviews) | 19.2 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Skenfrith at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Monmouthshire |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,782 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 21.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 2.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 19 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Monmouthshire | 97th closest to an orthodontic practice of 170 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.0 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Monmouthshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol — 30 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 6 miles St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 12 miles Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 16 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, 17 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 Skenfrith
From Skenfrith the nearest practice is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, 6 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 17.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (16.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (12.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Skenfrith list clear aligners, the nearest 6 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Skenfrith are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 12.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Bristol Dental Hospital in Bristol, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Skenfrith to The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre 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 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 160 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 2.6% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Skenfrith
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Area profile for Skenfrith
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Skenfrith sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.9% of residents under 16, Skenfrith skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,782 residents in Skenfrith's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. People in Skenfrith usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Skenfrith's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Skenfrith is Bristol Dental Hospital, Bristol, about 30 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Local treatment availability around Skenfrith
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Skenfrith. The nearest recorded are The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6 miles away; St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12 miles away; and Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 16 miles away.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Skenfrith
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Skenfrith often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Skenfrith?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Skenfrith is The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 6.0 miles to the south-east. The next closest are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (12.1 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (12.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Skenfrith?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Skenfrith, 1 practice within 10 miles and 17 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Monmouth, 6.0 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Skenfrith?
The nearest practice to Skenfrith that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 12.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (12.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (13.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Skenfrith, Monmouthshire?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Skenfrith, Monmouthshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.