Orthodontic practices near Y Parc
On our practice register: 2 practices within 5 miles of Y Parc, 8 practices within 10 and 37 practices within 20. The closest is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 4.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 4.8 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 5.0 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 5.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 7.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 7.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Compton HouseCoity | 8.6 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 8.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 9.7 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Y Parc with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taibach, 4.8 miles west; the next are Port Talbot (5.0 miles west) and Coity (5.3 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taibach | 1 | 4.8 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 5.0 miles west |
| Coity | 3 | 5.3 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.1 miles west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 7.6 miles south-east |
| Crynant | 1 | 9.7 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Y Parc
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), 11.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 11.5 miles north-east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 13.3 miles south-east |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 4.9 (243 reviews) | 13.8 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 14.7 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Y Parc at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Bridgend |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,575 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 21.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 293 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Bridgend county borough | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 2.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 4.8 miles away, closer than 62% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.7% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Bridgend county borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 21 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 5 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 5 miles Vale View Dental Care, Coity — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 8 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 Y Parc
The nearest practice to Y Parc is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 4.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 8 practices, and within 20 there are 37.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (8.7 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 17 of the practices around Y Parc list clear aligners, the nearest 4.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Y Parc are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 21 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Y Parc
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Teeth straightening options in Y Parc
Orthodontist in Y Parc: Before booking anything in Y Parc, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Bridgend county borough and the surrounding area.
A quick look at Y Parc
Maesteg is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north of Y Parc.
What local practice data suggests in Y Parc
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Y Parc itself. The nearest we do hold are Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 5 miles away; Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 5 miles away; and Vale View Dental Care in Coity, about 5 miles away.
Y Parc in context
Officially, Y Parc is categorised as urban: Further from a major town or city. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Y Parc. 18.7% of Y Parc's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,575 residents in Y Parc's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. Y Parc has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. Y Parc falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Y Parc is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 21 miles away.
Keep exploring nearby
Related pages for Maesteg, Llangynwyd, Nantyffyllon, Twmpath-Mawr, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff, and Caerau are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Y Parc
Many people in Y Parc delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Y Parc
Practices serving Y Parc differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Y Parc is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Y Parc. Y Parc's under-16 share sits at 18.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.7% of the 1,575 residents in Y Parc's census neighbourhood, above the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Y Parc has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Y Parc among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Y Parc is about 21 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Y Parc
Patients in Y Parc have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Y Parc
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Y Parc. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Y Parc
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Y Parc, Bridgend county borough with surrounding locations. Nearby pages covering Maesteg, Llangynwyd, Nantyffyllon, Twmpath-Mawr, Pont Rhyd-y-cyff, and Caerau may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Y Parc
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Y Parc often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Y Parc?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Y Parc is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 4.8 miles to the west. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (5.0 miles) and Vale View Dental Care (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Y Parc?
Our register has 2 practices within 5 miles of Y Parc, 8 practices within 10 miles and 37 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Y Parc?
The nearest practice to Y Parc that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 5.0 miles to the west. Others nearby include Vale View Dental Care (5.3 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (7.6 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Y Parc, Bridgend county borough?
Many patients begin with an online orthodontic assessment so they can understand possible treatment routes before booking an appointment.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Y Parc, Bridgend county borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.