Orthodontic practices near Wales
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Wales, 31 practices within 10 and 53 practices within 20. The closest is Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, 3.1 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Peaks OrthodonticsBeighton | 3.1 miles west | – | – | – | 4.3 (13 reviews) |
| CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRESheffield | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (207 reviews) |
| One 44 Dental LtdRotherham | 5.5 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (161 reviews) |
| Stag Dental CareRotherham | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 4.7 (126 reviews) |
| J P Ward & AssociatesStaveley | 5.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (48 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICERotherham | 5.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Space DentalCatcliffe | 6.1 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (463 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Wales with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Beighton, 3.1 miles west; the next are Sheffield (3.1 miles west) and Rotherham (5.2 miles north-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Beighton | 1 | 3.1 miles west |
| Sheffield | 9 | 3.1 miles west |
| Rotherham | 7 | 5.2 miles north-west |
| Staveley | 2 | 5.9 miles south-west |
| Catcliffe | 1 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Worksop | 5 | 6.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Wales
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is The Dental Practice at Dronfield Woodhouse (5.0 from 371 reviews), 9.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Dental Practice at Dronfield WoodhouseDronfield | 5.0 (371 reviews) | 9.3 miles west |
| Dr Tom Lotka - Invisalign SheffieldSheffield | 5.0 (264 reviews) | 9.7 miles west |
| ConfiDental, Implants, Cosmetic and General DentistrySheffield | 5.0 (213 reviews) | 9.0 miles west |
| Green Square Dental and Implant CentreRotherham | 5.0 (207 reviews) | 5.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Wales at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rotherham |
| NHS dental services | NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of England |
| Population | 5,956 |
| Residents under 16 | 20.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,309 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,648 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 2 practices |
| Access within Rotherham | 54th closest to an orthodontic practice of 79 places in the county (the county median is 2.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 56% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Rotherham |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Charles Clifford Dental Hospital, Sheffield — 9 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Wales High School — 0.3 miles Westfield School — 2.5 miles Aston Academy — 2.7 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 schools, about 4,515 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 124 schools, 44,886 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Crystal Peaks Orthodontics, Beighton — 3 miles CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Sheffield — 3 miles Green Square Dental and Implant Centre, Rotherham — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 within 10 miles, 53 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | S26 |
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 Wales
Wales is 3.1 miles from Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 53.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: One 44 Dental Ltd (5.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; The Orthodontic Studio by Helix House Orthodontics (7.2 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Wales list clear aligners, the nearest 5.5 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 Wales are commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Sheffield, 3.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield, about 9 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Wales
Rotherham12 nearby locationsCompare orthodontic care in Wales
If you are looking for an orthodontist in Wales, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Wales and the wider Rotherham area. Wales — a small town with a population of around 5,956 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Woodall, Todwick, Kiveton Park, Nether Green, Nether Moor, and Swallownest are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Wales
Wales is classified as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Wales falls under NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts 20.9% of Wales's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,309 residents in Wales's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Rotherham. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.4% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Wales attend schools such as Wales High School (0.3 miles) and Westfield School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. There are 124 schools and 44,886 pupils in Wales's Local Authority area, per DfE data. National deprivation data ranks Wales among England's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wales is about 9 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield.
Practice signals around Wales
There is no orthodontist on our records in Wales itself. The closest on record are Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, about 3 miles away; CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Sheffield, about 3 miles away; and Green Square Dental and Implant Centre in Rotherham, about 5 miles away.
Where Wales sits locally
With a population of roughly 5,956, Wales is a small town within Rotherham. The nearest other location we cover is Todwick, around 2 km to the north-east.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Wales
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Wales helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Wales
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Wales — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Wales
The orthodontic landscape in Wales 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.
Treatment Options in Wales — Local Context
Practices serving Wales differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Wales falls under larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board. Wales's under-16 share sits at 20.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Wales, 9% of the 1,309 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Rotherham, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. The closest secondary schools to Wales are Wales High School (0.3 miles) and Westfield School (2.5 miles). 3 secondary schools are within three miles. Wales's Local Authority has 124 schools educating 44,886 pupils (DfE data). Wales's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of England. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Wales is about 9 miles from Charles Clifford Dental Hospital in Sheffield. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Wales itself. The closest on record are Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, about 3 miles away; CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Sheffield, about 3 miles away; and Green Square Dental and Implant Centre in Rotherham, about 5 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Wales. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Wales
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Wales, Rotherham within a broader nearby area. Nearby pages covering Woodall, Todwick, Kiveton Park, Nether Green, Nether Moor, and Swallownest may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Wales
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Wales often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Wales?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Wales is Crystal Peaks Orthodontics in Beighton, about 3.1 miles to the west. The next closest are CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE (3.1 miles) and Green Square Dental and Implant Centre (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Wales?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Wales, 31 practices within 10 miles and 53 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Wales?
The nearest practice to Wales that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is CRYSTAL PEAKS ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Sheffield, about 3.1 miles to the west. Others nearby include ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (5.9 miles) and Space Dental (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Wales, Rotherham?
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 Wales, Rotherham?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.