Orthodontic practices near Waun
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Waun; 1 practice within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 5.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 5.4 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 18.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 18.0 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 20.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 20.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 20.4 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 28.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waun with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 5.4 miles north; the next are Llandudno (18.0 miles north-east) and Colwyn Bay (20.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 5.4 miles north |
| Llandudno | 2 | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 20.3 miles north-east |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 28.9 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Waun
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 18.0 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 18.0 miles north-east |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 4.3 (20 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waun at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gwynedd |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University 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 | 16.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,670 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 121 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Gwynedd | 41st closest to an orthodontic practice of 297 places in the county (the county median is 21.9 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.4 miles away, closer than 59% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 5 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 18 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 20 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 1 within 10 miles, 3 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 Waun
From Waun the nearest practice is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 5.4 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 is 1 practice, and within 20 there are 3.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (5.4 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 2 of the practices around Waun list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 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 Waun are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Waun to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is roughly 10 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 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.8% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waun
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Waun, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Gwynedd.
Facts about Waun
Just around 1 km north-west, Llanddeiniolen is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Bro Rhythallt, Brynrefail, Llanddeiniolen, Penisa'r Waun, Pont-Rhythallt, and Seion.
Area profile for Waun
Waun is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Waun's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Waun, 7.5% of the 1,670 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Waun usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Waun sits among the less deprived areas of Wales.
Useful local orthodontic context for Waun
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Waun itself. The closest on record are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 5 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 18 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 20 miles away.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Waun
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Waun 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 Waun
Every case in Waun follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Waun
The orthodontic landscape in Waun offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Waun — Local Context
Not every practice near Waun offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Waun sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Waun's under-16 share sits at 16.9%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,670 residents in the neighbourhood around Waun, 7.5% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.6% average across Gwynedd. People in Waun usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Waun's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Waun. The nearest recorded are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 5 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 18 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 20 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Waun. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Waun
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Waun, Gwynedd, these local links help you keep browsing. This page links onward to Bro Rhythallt, Brynrefail, Llanddeiniolen, Penisa'r Waun, Pont-Rhythallt, and Seion for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Waun
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waun often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waun?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waun is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 5.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Llandudno Smiles (18.0 miles) and The Dental Studio (18.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waun?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Waun, 1 practice within 10 miles and 3 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Menai Bridge, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waun?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists NHS orthodontic treatment in its published information. Ask your dentist about a referral — NHS places are allocated through referral, not by contacting a practice directly.
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waun, Gwynedd?
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 Waun, Gwynedd?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.