Orthodontic practices near Y Gelli Gandryll
On our practice register: None within 10 miles of Y Gelli Gandryll; 9 practices within 20. The closest is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 17.5 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.5 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 17.5 miles east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 17.7 miles east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 17.7 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 17.8 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 17.8 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 17.8 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 18.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Y Gelli Gandryll with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 17.5 miles east; the next are Merthyr Tydfil (23.8 miles south-west) and Monmouth (25.4 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 17.5 miles east |
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 23.8 miles south-west |
| Monmouth | 1 | 25.4 miles south-east |
| Pontypool | 1 | 26.8 miles south |
| Newbridge | 2 | 28.0 miles south |
| Aberdare | 2 | 28.0 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 Y Gelli Gandryll
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), 17.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 17.7 miles east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 4.9 (146 reviews) | 18.3 miles east |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 4.8 (314 reviews) | 17.8 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Y Gelli Gandryll 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) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 24.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 20.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,122 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Sir Powys | 185th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 39 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic, Hereford — 18 miles Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 24 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 40 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 0 within 10 miles, 9 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 Y Gelli Gandryll
Y Gelli Gandryll is a long way from a practice: the nearest we list is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 17.5 miles away. Starting with a remote assessment, and asking any practice how few visits a plan can be built around, avoids journeys you do not need. 9 practices are within 20 miles.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Lodge Dental (26.8 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 11 of the practices around Y Gelli Gandryll list clear aligners, the nearest 17.5 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 Y Gelli Gandryll are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, 17.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Y Gelli Gandryll to St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic is roughly 40 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 460 to 910 miles and 13 to 27 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £205 to £410 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 270 to 460 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 20.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Y Gelli Gandryll
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Orthodontist in Y Gelli Gandryll: This page was put together for people in Y Gelli Gandryll who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Sir Powys.
Where Y Gelli Gandryll sits locally
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Hay, the closest linked location.
Local orthodontic signals in Y Gelli Gandryll
There is no orthodontist on our records in Y Gelli Gandryll itself. The closest on record are St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 18 miles away; Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 24 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 25 miles away.
Area profile for Y Gelli Gandryll
Y Gelli Gandryll — larger rural: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 13.5% of residents under 16, Y Gelli Gandryll skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Y Gelli Gandryll, 5.4% of the 1,680 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Sir Powys, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Y Gelli Gandryll usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 18 miles away. Y Gelli Gandryll falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Y Gelli Gandryll is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 39 miles away.
Nearby location pages
For a broader view, related location pages cover Hay, Hay-on-Wye, Cusop, Llanigon, Clyro, and Bronydd as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Y Gelli Gandryll
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Y Gelli Gandryll helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Y Gelli Gandryll follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Y Gelli Gandryll
Patients in Y Gelli Gandryll have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Y Gelli Gandryll
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 Y Gelli Gandryll. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Y Gelli Gandryll
This part of the page places Y Gelli Gandryll, Sir Powys in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Other local pages worth browsing include Hay, Hay-on-Wye, Cusop, Llanigon, Clyro, and Bronydd.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Y Gelli Gandryll
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Y Gelli Gandryll often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Y Gelli Gandryll?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Y Gelli Gandryll is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17.5 miles to the east. The next closest are St.Owen Dental Studio (17.5 miles) and Evans Morton & Evans Orthodontics (17.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Y Gelli Gandryll?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Y Gelli Gandryll, 0 practices within 10 miles and 9 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Hereford, 17.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Y Gelli Gandryll?
The nearest practice to Y Gelli Gandryll that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic in Hereford, about 17.5 miles to the east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (17.7 miles) and Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre (18.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Y Gelli Gandryll, Sir Powys?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Y Gelli Gandryll, Sir Powys?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.