Orthodontic practices near Upper Race
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of Upper Race, 20 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 1.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 1.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 2.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 2.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 3.1 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
| Llantarnam DentalCwmbran | 3.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (267 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 4.4 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 4.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Bettws Dental SugeryNewport | 5.5 miles south | – | – | – | 4.1 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Race with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 1.7 miles east; the next are Cwmbran (2.7 miles south-east) and Newbridge (4.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 1.7 miles east |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 2.7 miles south-east |
| Newbridge | 2 | 4.4 miles south-west |
| Newport | 10 | 5.5 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 6.4 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 8.6 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 Race
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), 9.7 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 9.7 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 12.6 miles south-west |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 11.8 miles south-west |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 1.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Race 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,469 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.8% aged 16 to 24 and 30.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 220 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Torfaen County Borough | 34th closest to an orthodontic practice of 60 places in the county (the county median is 1.5 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.7 miles away, closer than 84% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in Torfaen County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 14 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 2 miles Cwmbran Dental Care, Cwmbran — 3 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 20 within 10 miles, 51 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 Race
The nearest practice to Upper Race is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 1.7 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 20 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (1.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (6.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Upper Race list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Race are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 1.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 14 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Race
Torfaen County Borough12 nearby locationsFind orthodontic treatment in Upper Race
Orthodontist in Upper Race: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Upper Race often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Upper Race itself or elsewhere in Torfaen County Borough.
Upper Race in context
Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Race sits within Aneurin Bevan University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 19.7% of Upper Race's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,469 residents in Upper Race's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Race is better served than 89% of towns in Wales. Upper Race's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Upper Race is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 14 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Practice data for Upper Race
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Race itself. The closest on record are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 2 miles away; Cwmbran Dental Care, about 3 miles away; and Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 4 miles away.
Upper Race in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Cwmynyscoy, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
Nearby location pages including Cwmynyscoy, Sowhill, Cwm Fields, Pontypool, Tranch, and Trosnant can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Race
The orthodontic landscape in Upper Race offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Upper Race
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Upper Race — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Upper Race
Many people in Upper Race delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Race
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Upper Race. Upper Race is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 19.7% of Upper Race's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Race, 7.3% of the 1,469 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.9% average across Torfaen County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Upper Race is better served than 89% of towns in Wales. Upper Race's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Race is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 14 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Race. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Race
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Upper Race, Torfaen County Borough alone. Related nearby location pages such as Cwmynyscoy, Sowhill, Cwm Fields, Pontypool, Tranch, and Trosnant can help you compare a wider local area.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Race
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Race often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Race?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Race is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 1.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Cwmbran Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Cwmbran Dental Spa (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Race?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of Upper Race, 20 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Race?
The nearest practice to Upper Race that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 1.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Cwmbran Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Llantarnam Dental (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Race, Torfaen County Borough?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Upper Race, Torfaen County Borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.