Orthodontic practices near Velindre
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Velindre; 5 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 19.7 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 19.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 19.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 19.8 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 19.9 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 20.0 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 20.1 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 20.1 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 20.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Velindre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 19.7 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (19.7 miles south-west) and Aberdare (24.0 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 19.7 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 19.7 miles south-west |
| Aberdare | 2 | 24.0 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 24.0 miles south-west |
| Pontypool | 1 | 24.0 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 24.5 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Velindre
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Willows Dentistry in Hereford (4.9 from 196 reviews), 20.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 20.0 miles east |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (167 reviews) | 19.7 miles east |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 3.7 (21 reviews) | 19.8 miles east |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 3.4 (429 reviews) | 19.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Velindre at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching 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 | 14% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,482 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 21 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 19.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 222nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 35 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 20 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 20 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 24 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 45 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 5 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 Velindre
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of Velindre; the nearest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 19.7 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces. 5 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (24 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (20 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Velindre list clear aligners, the nearest 19.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Velindre are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 19.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 35 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Velindre to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 45 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 510 to 1,020 miles and 15 to 30 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £230 to £460 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 310 to 510 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Velindre
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Orthodontist in Velindre: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Velindre. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Velindre itself or elsewhere in Sir Powys.
Local snapshot of Velindre
Tregoyd Mill is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Velindre.
What official data says about Velindre
Officially, Velindre is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Velindre falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Velindre's under-16 share, 14%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.1% of the 1,482 residents in Velindre's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Velindre; the nearest is about 20 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Velindre among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Velindre is about 35 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Widen your local search
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Tregoyd Mill, Tregoyd, Llanelieu, Three Cocks, Glasbury, and Pontithel.
Useful local orthodontic context for Velindre
There is no orthodontist on our records in Velindre itself. The nearest recorded are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 20 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 20 miles away; and Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 24 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Velindre
Many people in Velindre 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. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Treatment in Velindre runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Velindre
Patients in Velindre have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Velindre
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Velindre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Velindre
This section helps connect Velindre, Sir Powys to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. Other local pages worth browsing include Tregoyd Mill, Tregoyd, Llanelieu, Three Cocks, Glasbury, and Pontithel.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Velindre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Velindre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Velindre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Velindre is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 19.7 miles to the east. The next closest are Prince Charles Hospital (19.7 miles) and St.Owen Dental Studio (19.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Velindre?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Velindre, 0 practices within 10 miles and 5 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 19.7 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Velindre?
The nearest practice to Velindre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 19.7 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (20.0 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (20.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Velindre, Sir Powys?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Velindre, Sir Powys?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.