Orthodontic practices near Tan-y-fron
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tan-y-fron; 2 practices within 10 and 11 practices within 20. The closest is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, 8.2 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 8.2 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 8.2 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 11.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 11.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 11.7 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 12.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 15.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 15.8 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tan-y-fron with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bodelwyddan, 8.2 miles north; the next are Saint Asaph (8.2 miles north-east) and Rhyl (11.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 8.2 miles north |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 8.2 miles north-east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 11.6 miles north |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Llandudno | 2 | 15.7 miles north-west |
| Mold | 3 | 17.1 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tan-y-fron
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 15.7 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 15.7 miles north-west |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 11.6 miles north |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 11.7 miles north-west |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.7 (56 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tan-y-fron at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Conwy |
| 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 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,821 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Conwy | 76th closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 30 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 8 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 8 miles Bod Heulog Dental Practice, Rhyl — 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 | 2 within 10 miles, 11 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 Tan-y-fron
From Tan-y-fron the nearest practice is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, 8.2 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 2 practices, and within 20 there are 11.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (23.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (21.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Tan-y-fron list clear aligners, the nearest 8.2 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 Tan-y-fron are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 11.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 30 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tan-y-fron to Glan Clwyd Hospital 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 210 to 430 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £95 to £195 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 130 to 210 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Tan-y-fron
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Orthodontist in Tan-y-fron: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Tan-y-fron often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Conwy.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Clwt, Bryn Rhyd-yr-Arian, Bylchau, Llansannan, Rhydgaled, and Llannefydd are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
The local picture in Tan-y-fron
Tan-y-fron is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tan-y-fron falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 16% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Tan-y-fron, 6.5% of the 1,821 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.3% average across Conwy, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Tan-y-fron has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 8 miles away. Tan-y-fron's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Tan-y-fron is about 30 miles from Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool.
Practice signals around Tan-y-fron
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tan-y-fron. The nearest we do hold are Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8 miles away; Willows Dental and Implant Practice in Saint Asaph, about 8 miles away; and Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 12 miles away.
About Tan-y-fron
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Clwt, the closest linked location.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tan-y-fron
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tan-y-fron can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Tan-y-fron runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Tan-y-fron Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Tan-y-fron can feel overwhelming at first. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tan-y-fron
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tan-y-fron. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tan-y-fron
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Tan-y-fron, Conwy within a broader nearby area. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Clwt, Bryn Rhyd-yr-Arian, Bylchau, Llansannan, Rhydgaled, and Llannefydd.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Tan-y-fron
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tan-y-fron often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tan-y-fron?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tan-y-fron is Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 8.2 miles to the north. The next closest are Willows Dental and Implant Practice (8.2 miles) and Bod Heulog Dental Practice (11.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tan-y-fron?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tan-y-fron, 2 practices within 10 miles and 11 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Bodelwyddan, 8.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tan-y-fron?
The nearest practice to Tan-y-fron that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 11.6 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (17.1 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (21.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tan-y-fron, Conwy?
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 Tan-y-fron, Conwy?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.