Orthodontic practices near The Quar
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of The Quar, 6 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 1.0 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 3.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 3.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 10.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 10.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to The Quar with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 1.0 miles north; the next are Aberdare (3.7 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (5.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 1.0 miles north |
| Aberdare | 2 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 10.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of The Quar
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 5.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
The Quar at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 47.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,885 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 34% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 1 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 4 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 44 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 Quar
The nearest practice to The Quar is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around The Quar list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around The Quar are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 9.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In The Quar
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Compare braces and clear aligners in The Quar
Orthodontist in The Quar: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in The Quar, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough and the surrounding area.
More local pages to browse
You can continue browsing related location pages including Abermorlais, Cae-pant-tywyll, Glebeland, Merthyr Tydfil, Morgan Town, and Thomas Town if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Local orthodontic signals in The Quar
There is no orthodontist on our records in The Quar itself. The nearest recorded are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about a mile away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 4 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 6 miles away.
The Quar in numbers
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Abermorlais, the closest linked location.
The Quar in context
The Quar — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dentistry. The Quar's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,514 residents in The Quar's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. The Quar has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks The Quar among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to The Quar is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 19 miles away.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in The Quar
The orthodontic landscape in The Quar offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in The Quar
Every mainstream option is available to patients in The Quar — 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 Quar
Starting orthodontic treatment in The Quar 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.
Tips for Getting the Most From Treatment in The Quar
- Attend all appointments — missing adjustment appointments extends treatment and can affect the outcome.
- Keep teeth clean — orthodontic treatment makes cleaning harder. Use interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash daily.
- For aligner patients: wear your trays — 20–22 hours per day is non-negotiable for achieving the planned result.
- Contact your practice promptly if something breaks — a detached bracket or broken wire delays treatment. Call the same day.
- Start wearing retainers immediately — the most important single factor in protecting your result long-term.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in The Quar runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around The Quar. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around The Quar
These local links are here for anyone comparing The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough against nearby alternatives. Related nearby location pages such as Abermorlais, Cae-pant-tywyll, Glebeland, Merthyr Tydfil, Morgan Town, and Thomas Town can help you compare a wider local area.
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Frequently Asked Questions in The Quar
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in The Quar often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to The Quar?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to The Quar is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (3.7 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near The Quar?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of The Quar, 6 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near The Quar?
The nearest practice to The Quar that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Taf Dental (10.1 miles) and Dental Lounge Glynneath (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
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 The Quar, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
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.