Orthodontic practices near Upper Ochrwyth
On our practice register: 14 practices within 5 miles of Upper Ochrwyth, 41 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is Bettws Dental Sugery in Newport, 3.2 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bettws Dental SugeryNewport | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
| Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances WillnerNewport | 3.2 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (29 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 3.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Malpas Dental CareNewport | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (582 reviews) |
| Newport Orthodontic CentreNewport | 4.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (812 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRECardiff | 4.4 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Newport Smile CentreNewport | 4.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.6 (70 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 4.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 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 Ochrwyth with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Newport, 3.2 miles east; the next are Cwmbran (3.8 miles north-east) and Cardiff (4.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Newport | 10 | 3.2 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 3.8 miles north-east |
| Cardiff | 2 | 4.4 miles south |
| Thornhill | 2 | 4.7 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 4.9 miles north-west |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 5.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Upper Ochrwyth
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), 5.7 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 5.7 miles west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 6.6 miles west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 7.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Ochrwyth at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,823 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 31.5% 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 | 1,145 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 96% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 82nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.2 miles away, closer than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Bettws Dental Sugery, Newport — 3 miles Goodwin Dental Practice, Cwmbran — 4 miles THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Cardiff — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 41 within 10 miles, 63 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 Ochrwyth
Upper Ochrwyth is 3.2 miles from Bettws Dental Sugery in Newport, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 41 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Bridge Orthodontics (4.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Upper Ochrwyth list clear aligners, the nearest 4.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Ochrwyth are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Malpas Dental Care in Newport, 4.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Ochrwyth
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Compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Ochrwyth
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Upper Ochrwyth, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Upper Ochrwyth itself or elsewhere in Caerphilly County Borough.
Upper Ochrwyth in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Pontymister, the closest linked location.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Penrhiw, Pontymister, Risca, Danygraig, Lower Machen, and Ty-Sign.
Local orthodontic signals in Upper Ochrwyth
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Upper Ochrwyth itself. The nearest recorded are Bettws Dental Sugery in Newport, about 3 miles away; Goodwin Dental Practice in Cwmbran, about 4 miles away; and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 4 miles away.
What official data says about Upper Ochrwyth
Upper Ochrwyth is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 18.5% of Upper Ochrwyth's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,823 residents in the neighbourhood around Upper Ochrwyth, 7.4% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (13), Upper Ochrwyth has more choice than 96% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Ochrwyth sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Ochrwyth is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Upper Ochrwyth
Orthodontic treatment in Upper Ochrwyth is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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
Treatment in Upper Ochrwyth runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Upper Ochrwyth Explained
Patients in Upper Ochrwyth have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Upper Ochrwyth offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Ochrwyth. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Ochrwyth
These links help widen your research beyond Upper Ochrwyth, Caerphilly County Borough if you're open to travelling a little further. For a broader comparison, pages for Penrhiw, Pontymister, Risca, Danygraig, Lower Machen, and Ty-Sign follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Ochrwyth
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Ochrwyth often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Ochrwyth?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Ochrwyth is Bettws Dental Sugery in Newport, about 3.2 miles to the east. The next closest are Smilinggiraffeorthodontics Frances Willner (3.2 miles) and Goodwin Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Ochrwyth?
Our register has 14 practices within 5 miles of Upper Ochrwyth, 41 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Ochrwyth?
The nearest practice to Upper Ochrwyth that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Malpas Dental Care in Newport, about 4.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Newport Orthodontic Centre (4.2 miles) and THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Ochrwyth, Caerphilly County Borough?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Ochrwyth, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.