Orthodontic practices near Three Fingers
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Three Fingers; 2 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 9.3 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 9.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 9.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 10.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 11.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 12.0 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 12.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 13.7 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (31 reviews) |
| Baran & Hull Dentistry - NantwichNantwich | 13.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (58 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Three Fingers with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Wrexham, 9.3 miles north-west; the next are Rhosllannerchrugog (12.0 miles north-west) and Oswestry (12.8 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham | 4 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 12.0 miles north-west |
| Oswestry | 1 | 12.8 miles south-west |
| Chester | 9 | 13.7 miles north |
| Nantwich | 1 | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Guilden Sutton | 1 | 14.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Three Fingers
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), 15.9 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Dental Care ChesterChester | 5.0 (75 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| Masters OrthodonticsChester | 5.0 (49 reviews) | 15.9 miles north |
| DENTOLOGICUM - Centre of Modern DentistryChester | 5.0 (31 reviews) | 13.7 miles north |
| Shrewsbury Dental LabShrewsbury | 5.0 (14 reviews) | 17.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Three Fingers 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 | 98th 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 — 31 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Bishop Heber High School — 4.5 miles Sir John Talbot's School — 5.6 miles Lakelands Academy — 5.9 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 9 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 12 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 13 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, 40 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 Three Fingers
From Three Fingers the nearest practice is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 9.3 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 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Wrexham Dental Works (9.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Masters Orthodontics (15.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Three Fingers list clear aligners, the nearest 9.3 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 Three Fingers are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 9.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 31 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Three Fingers to Ruabon Road Dental Practice 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 150 to 240 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 Three Fingers
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Useful local orthodontic context for Three Fingers
There is no orthodontist on our records in Three Fingers itself. The nearest we do hold are Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 9 miles away; Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 12 miles away; and Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 13 miles away.
What official data says about Three Fingers
By ONS classification, Three Fingers falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Three Fingers falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. With just 13.7% of residents under 16, Three Fingers skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Three Fingers, 6% of the 1,477 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.7% average across Wrexham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Three Fingers usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 9 miles away. The closest secondary schools to Three Fingers are Bishop Heber High School (4.5 miles) and Sir John Talbot's School (5.6 miles). Three Fingers falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Three Fingers is Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Three Fingers
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From First Photo to Finished Smile in Three Fingers
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Orthodontic Treatments in Three Fingers
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Three Fingers
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Frequently Asked Questions in Three Fingers
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Three Fingers often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Three Fingers?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Three Fingers is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 9.3 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Wrexham Dental Works (9.9 miles) and Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Wrexham (10.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Three Fingers?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Three Fingers, 2 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Wrexham, 9.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Three Fingers?
The nearest practice to Three Fingers that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 9.3 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (9.9 miles) and Signature Smiles (11.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Three Fingers, Wrexham?
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 Three Fingers, Wrexham?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.