Orthodontic practices near The Chequer
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of The Chequer; 36 practices within 20. The closest is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 11.4 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 11.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 12.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 12.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 13.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 14.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 14.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 15.1 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Chequer with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wrexham, 11.4 miles north-west; the next are Nantwich (12.4 miles north-east) and Oswestry (14.1 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham | 4 | 11.4 miles north-west |
| Nantwich | 1 | 12.4 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 14.1 miles south-west |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 14.2 miles north-west |
| Chester | 8 | 15.1 miles north-west |
| Crewe | 6 | 15.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Chequer
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Art of Dental Care Chester (5.0 from 75 reviews), 17.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 17.1 miles north |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 15.1 miles north-west |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 17.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Chequer at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Wrexham |
| 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,477 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 21.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 3.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 33 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Wrexham | 106th closest to an orthodontic practice of 108 places in the county (the county median is 3.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 6.7% across neighbourhoods in Wrexham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Sir John Talbot's School — 3.5 miles Bishop Heber High School — 4.7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 11 miles Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, Nantwich — 12 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 14 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 25 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 36 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 The Chequer
From The Chequer the nearest practice is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 11.4 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. 36 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (12.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (17.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 20 of the practices around The Chequer list clear aligners, the nearest 11.4 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 The Chequer are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 11.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from The Chequer to Ruabon Road Dental Practice is roughly 25 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 300 to 590 miles and 8 to 17 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £135 to £265 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 180 to 300 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 3.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Chequer
Wrexham12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in The Chequer
Orthodontist in The Chequer: People exploring braces and clear aligners in The Chequer often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Wrexham, not just The Chequer.
Continue your local research
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bronington, Eglwys Cross, Fenn's Bank, Higher Wych, Lower Wych, and Drury Lane.
Local snapshot of The Chequer
Just around 1 km south, Bronington is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
What we know about practices near The Chequer
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Chequer itself. The closest on record are Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 11 miles away; Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich, about 12 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 14 miles away.
What official data says about The Chequer
By ONS classification, The Chequer falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, The Chequer falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Chequer's under-16 share, 13.7%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,477 residents in the neighbourhood around The Chequer, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of The Chequer; the nearest is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Chequer attend schools such as Sir John Talbot's School (3.5 miles) and Bishop Heber High School (4.7 miles). The Chequer falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to The Chequer is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 32 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in The Chequer Explained
The orthodontic landscape in The Chequer offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Chequer
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Chequer — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in The Chequer
Many people in The Chequer 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. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in The Chequer
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around The Chequer. Officially, The Chequer is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in The Chequer. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, The Chequer skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,477 residents in the neighbourhood around The Chequer, 6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham. People in The Chequer usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 11 miles away. Secondary-age pupils near The Chequer attend schools such as Sir John Talbot's School (3.5 miles) and Bishop Heber High School (4.7 miles). The Chequer falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Chequer is Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Chequer. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Chequer
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to The Chequer, Wrexham alone. Related nearby location pages such as Bronington, Eglwys Cross, Fenn's Bank, Higher Wych, Lower Wych, and Drury Lane can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Chequer
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Chequer often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Chequer?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Chequer is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 11.4 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Wrexham Dental Works (12.1 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (12.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Chequer?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of The Chequer, 0 practices within 10 miles and 36 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wrexham, 11.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Chequer?
The nearest practice to The Chequer that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 11.4 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (12.1 miles) and Baran & Hull Dentistry - Nantwich (12.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Chequer, Wrexham?
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 The Chequer, Wrexham?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.