Orthodontic practices near Waunllapria
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Waunllapria; 4 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 9.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 9.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (89 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 9.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 9.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental CareCwmbran | 11.0 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (8 reviews) |
| Cwmbran Dental SpaCwmbran | 11.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (112 reviews) |
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 11.2 miles west | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Goodwin Dental PracticeCwmbran | 11.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (24 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Waunllapria with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypool, 9.2 miles south-east; the next are Newbridge (9.3 miles south) and Blackwood (9.7 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypool | 1 | 9.2 miles south-east |
| Newbridge | 2 | 9.3 miles south |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.7 miles south |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 11.0 miles south-east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 11.2 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 11.8 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 Waunllapria
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 16.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.8 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 14.0 miles south |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 5.0 (136 reviews) | 16.6 miles south |
| Lodge DentalPontypool | 5.0 (89 reviews) | 9.2 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Waunllapria at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Monmouthshire |
| 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,369 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 106 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Monmouthshire | 135th closest to an orthodontic practice of 170 places in the county (the county median is 5.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Monmouthshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 20 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Lodge Dental, Pontypool — 9 miles Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge — 9 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 10 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 20 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 37 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 Waunllapria
From Waunllapria the nearest practice is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 9.2 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 are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (9.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 13 of the practices around Waunllapria list clear aligners, the nearest 9.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Waunllapria are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, 9.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 20 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Waunllapria to Lodge Dental is roughly 20 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 240 to 480 miles and 7 to 13 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £110 to £215 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 140 to 240 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 8.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Waunllapria
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Nearby location pages
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Waunllapria in numbers
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Practice data for Waunllapria
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Waunllapria itself. The closest on record are Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9 miles away; Bridge Orthodontics in Newbridge, about 9 miles away; and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 10 miles away.
Waunllapria in context
By ONS classification, Waunllapria falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Waunllapria falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census figures show 15.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,369 residents in the neighbourhood around Waunllapria, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Monmouthshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Waunllapria; the nearest is about 9 miles away. Waunllapria's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Waunllapria is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 20 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Waunllapria
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Waunllapria can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Waunllapria
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Waunllapria — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Waunllapria
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Waunllapria helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Waunllapria runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
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Areas We Cover Around Waunllapria
These links help widen your research beyond Waunllapria, Monmouthshire if you're open to travelling a little further. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Daren-felen, Llam-march, Gellifelen, Blackrock, Cwm Nant-gam, and Cwm Siôn Mathew.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Waunllapria
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Waunllapria often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Waunllapria?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Waunllapria is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9.2 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Bridge Orthodontics (9.3 miles) and Bridge Dental Care (9.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Waunllapria?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Waunllapria, 4 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Pontypool, 9.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Waunllapria?
The nearest practice to Waunllapria that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Lodge Dental in Pontypool, about 9.2 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (9.3 miles) and Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Waunllapria, Monmouthshire?
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 Waunllapria, Monmouthshire?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.