Orthodontic practices near Upper Coedcae
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Upper Coedcae; 8 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 6.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 6.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 7.9 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 7.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 8.2 miles south | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 8.7 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.0 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 9.4 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Coedcae with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 6.1 miles south-east; the next are Newbridge (7.9 miles south-west) and Cwmbran (8.2 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Newbridge | 2 | 7.9 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 8.2 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.0 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 11.1 miles south |
| Hengoed | 1 | 11.4 miles south-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Coedcae
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 13.2 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 13.2 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 15.7 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 5.0 (29 reviews) | 11.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Coedcae at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Torfaen |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,666 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 19.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 261 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Torfaen County Borough | 54th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 6.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.5% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Torfaen County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 6 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 8 miles Cwmbran Dental Care, Cwmbran — 8 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 | 8 within 10 miles, 39 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 Upper Coedcae
From Upper Coedcae the nearest practice is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 6.1 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 8 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (6.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Upper Coedcae 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 Upper Coedcae are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 6.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 19 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Upper Coedcae to Lodge Dental 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 19.2% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Coedcae
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Orthodontist in Upper Coedcae: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Upper Coedcae keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Upper Coedcae or another part of Torfaen County Borough.
Nearby location pages
You can continue browsing related location pages including Middle Coedcae, Blaenavon Junction, Cwmavon, Blaenavon, Forge Side, and Varteg Hill if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
Upper Coedcae in numbers
Just under 1 km north, Middle Coedcae is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The local picture in Upper Coedcae
ONS classifies Upper Coedcae as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Upper Coedcae falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Upper Coedcae's under-16 share sits at 19.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Coedcae, 8.5% of the 1,666 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Coedcae has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Upper Coedcae among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Coedcae is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice signals around Upper Coedcae
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Coedcae itself. The nearest we do hold are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 6 miles away; Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 8 miles away; and Cwmbran Dental Care, about 8 miles away.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Coedcae
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Upper Coedcae helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Coedcae
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Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Coedcae
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Coedcae — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Coedcae. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Coedcae
These local links are here for anyone comparing Upper Coedcae, Torfaen County Borough against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Middle Coedcae, Blaenavon Junction, Cwmavon, Blaenavon, Forge Side, and Varteg Hill.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Coedcae
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Coedcae often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Coedcae?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Coedcae is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 6.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bridge Orthodontics (7.9 miles) and Bridge Dental Care (7.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Coedcae?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Upper Coedcae, 8 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pontypool, 6.1 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Coedcae?
The nearest practice to Upper Coedcae that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 6.1 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (7.9 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Care (8.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Coedcae, Torfaen County Borough?
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 Upper Coedcae, Torfaen County Borough?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.