Orthodontic practices near Tan-y-Graig
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Tan-y-Graig; 6 practices within 10 and 9 practices within 20. The closest is Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, 6.1 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 6.1 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 6.1 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 6.4 miles north | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 9.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 9.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 9.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 10.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 11.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (119 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tan-y-Graig with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Colwyn Bay, 6.1 miles north; the next are Bodelwyddan (9.0 miles north-east) and Llandudno (9.6 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 6.1 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 9.0 miles north-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Rhyl | 1 | 11.4 miles north-east |
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 18.0 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tan-y-Graig
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 9.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Bod Heulog Dental PracticeRhyl | 4.9 (119 reviews) | 11.4 miles north-east |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 4.9 (37 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 4.7 (56 reviews) | 10.5 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tan-y-Graig 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 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,428 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 12 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Conwy | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 115 places in the county (the county median is 6.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 6.3% across neighbourhoods in Conwy |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 33 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dental Care, Colwyn Bay — 6 miles Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan — 9 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 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, 9 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-Graig
The nearest practice to Tan-y-Graig is Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, 6.1 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 9.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (18 miles) mentions a free consultation; Lakeside Orthodontics (23.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Tan-y-Graig list clear aligners, the nearest 6.1 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-Graig are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 33 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Tan-y-Graig to Dental Care 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 5.7% 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-Graig
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Orthodontist in Tan-y-Graig: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Tan-y-Graig understand their options before committing to an appointment. It connects local orthodontic research in Tan-y-Graig with the wider Conwy area.
Where Tan-y-Graig sits locally
Pentre Isaf is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km south of Tan-y-Graig.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Pentre Isaf, Llangernyw, Gell, Dawn, Trofarth, and Dolwen as well as this one.
What we know about practices near Tan-y-Graig
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tan-y-Graig. The nearest recorded are Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 6 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 9 miles away; and Llandudno Smiles, about 10 miles away.
Tan-y-Graig in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Tan-y-Graig sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.3% of Tan-y-Graig's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,428 residents in Tan-y-Graig's census neighbourhood, above the 6.3% average across Conwy. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Tan-y-Graig; the nearest is about 6 miles away. Tan-y-Graig sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tan-y-Graig is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 33 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Tan-y-Graig
Many people in Tan-y-Graig delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Tan-y-Graig
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Tan-y-Graig — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tan-y-Graig
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Tan-y-Graig has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Tan-y-Graig — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Tan-y-Graig. ONS classifies Tan-y-Graig as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Tan-y-Graig falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census figures show 17.3% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,428 residents in the neighbourhood around Tan-y-Graig, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.3% average across Conwy. People in Tan-y-Graig usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. Tan-y-Graig's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Tan-y-Graig is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 33 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Tan-y-Graig itself. The closest on record are Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 6 miles away; Glan Clwyd Hospital in Bodelwyddan, about 9 miles away; and Llandudno Smiles, about 10 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tan-y-Graig. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tan-y-Graig
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Tan-y-Graig, Conwy alone. Related nearby location pages such as Pentre Isaf, Llangernyw, Gell, Dawn, Trofarth, and Dolwen can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tan-y-Graig
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tan-y-Graig often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tan-y-Graig?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tan-y-Graig is Dental Care in Colwyn Bay, about 6.1 miles to the north. The next closest are The Bay Orthodontics (6.1 miles) and Clytha Clinic (6.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tan-y-Graig?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Tan-y-Graig, 6 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Colwyn Bay, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tan-y-Graig?
The nearest practice to Tan-y-Graig that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bod Heulog Dental Practice in Rhyl, about 11.4 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Bryn Siriol Dental Practice (22.7 miles) and Lakeside Orthodontics (23.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tan-y-Graig, Conwy?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tan-y-Graig, Conwy?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.