Orthodontic practices near Talgarth
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Talgarth; 1 practice within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 17.6 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 17.6 miles south | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 21.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 21.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 21.9 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 22.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 22.1 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 22.2 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 22.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Talgarth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 17.6 miles south; the next are Hirwaun (21.7 miles south-west) and Aberdare (21.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 17.6 miles south |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 21.7 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 21.8 miles south-west |
| Hereford | 9 | 22.0 miles east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 23.2 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 23.4 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Talgarth 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Population | 1,268 |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,701 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 31 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 189th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 18 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 22 miles Swan Dental Practice, Aberdare — 22 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 1 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 Talgarth
Talgarth is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 17.6 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 1 practice is within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (21.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (22.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Talgarth list clear aligners, the nearest 21.7 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 Talgarth are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 22 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Talgarth to Prince Charles Hospital is roughly 40 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 460 to 920 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £415 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Talgarth
Sir Powys12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Talgarth
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Talgarth, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It connects local orthodontic research in Talgarth with the wider Sir Powys area. Talgarth — a small village with a population of around 1,268 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Coldbrook, Bronllys, Pontithel, Tredustan, Trefecca, and Penisha Rhos can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Local context for Talgarth
Talgarth has a population of around 1,268, making it a small village within Sir Powys. Just around 2 km north-west, Bronllys is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Local orthodontic signals in Talgarth
There is no orthodontist on our records in Talgarth itself. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 18 miles away; Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 22 miles away; and Swan Dental Practice in Aberdare, about 22 miles away.
Talgarth in context
Talgarth is classified as larger rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Talgarth's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,701 residents in the neighbourhood around Talgarth, 7.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Talgarth; the nearest is about 18 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Talgarth among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Talgarth is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Talgarth
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Talgarth has the full spectrum of options. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Talgarth
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Talgarth — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Talgarth
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Talgarth helps you ask the right questions. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Talgarth
Practices serving Talgarth differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Talgarth — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Talgarth's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.1% of the 1,701 residents in Talgarth's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Talgarth; the nearest is about 18 miles away. Talgarth's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Talgarth is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 34 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 Talgarth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Talgarth
These links help widen your research beyond Talgarth, Sir Powys if you're open to travelling a little further. If you're still deciding, related pages for Coldbrook, Bronllys, Pontithel, Tredustan, Trefecca, and Penisha Rhos may help.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Talgarth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Talgarth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Talgarth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Talgarth is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 17.6 miles to the south. The next closest are Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (21.7 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (21.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Talgarth?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Talgarth, 0 practices within 10 miles and 1 practice within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Merthyr Tydfil, 17.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Talgarth?
The nearest practice to Talgarth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 22.0 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (22.3 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (23.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Talgarth, Sir Powys?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Talgarth, Sir Powys?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.