Orthodontic practices near Y Wern
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Y Wern; 1 practice within 10 and 3 practices within 20. The closest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 5.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 5.4 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.3 (20 reviews) |
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (249 reviews) |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 18.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (44 reviews) |
| Clytha ClinicColwyn Bay | 21.5 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.3 (54 reviews) |
| Dental CareColwyn Bay | 21.7 miles east | – | – | – | 4.7 (49 reviews) |
| The Bay OrthodonticsColwyn Bay | 21.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (37 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Y Wern with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 5.4 miles north-east; the next are Llandudno (18.9 miles north-east) and Colwyn Bay (21.5 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 5.4 miles north-east |
| Llandudno | 2 | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Colwyn Bay | 3 | 21.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Y Wern
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Llandudno Smiles (4.9 from 249 reviews), 18.9 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Llandudno SmilesLlandudno | 4.9 (249 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| The Dental StudioLlandudno | 4.7 (44 reviews) | 18.9 miles north-east |
| Elmhurst Orthodontic ClinicMenai Bridge | 4.3 (20 reviews) | 5.4 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Y Wern 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 | 17.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,327 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8% aged 16 to 24 and 34.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 396 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.8% 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 | 5.8% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Gwynedd |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 5 miles Llandudno Smiles, Llandudno — 19 miles Clytha Clinic, Colwyn Bay — 22 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 Y Wern
From Y Wern 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 Y Wern 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 Y Wern 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 Y Wern 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 12.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Y Wern
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Orthodontist in Y Wern: If your search for orthodontic treatment in Y Wern keeps returning generic directory listings, this page is meant to be more useful. It connects local orthodontic research in Y Wern with the wider Gwynedd area.
Y Wern in context
Y Wern is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. Census data puts 17.2% of Y Wern's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Y Wern, 5.8% of the 2,327 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Y Wern has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Y Wern's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales.
Where Y Wern sits locally
Just under 1 km east, Tan-y-maes is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Y Wern
There is no orthodontist on our records in Y Wern itself. The closest on record are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 5 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 19 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 22 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Tan-y-maes, Bethel, Aber Pwll, Llanedwen, Y Felinheli, and Llanidan as well as this one.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Y Wern
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Y Wern has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Y Wern — Local Context
Provision in Y Wern varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Y Wern is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Y Wern sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.2% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Y Wern, 5.8% of the 2,327 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Y Wern; the nearest is about 5 miles away. Y Wern's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. There is no orthodontist on our records in Y Wern itself. The nearest we do hold are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 5 miles away; Llandudno Smiles, about 19 miles away; and Clytha Clinic in Colwyn Bay, about 22 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Y Wern
Starting orthodontic treatment in Y Wern can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Y Wern
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Y Wern. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Y Wern sits within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 17.2% of Y Wern's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Y Wern, 5.8% of the 2,327 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Gwynedd, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. People in Y Wern usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. By national deprivation ranking, Y Wern sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Y Wern. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Y Wern
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Y Wern, Gwynedd alone. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Tan-y-maes, Bethel, Aber Pwll, Llanedwen, Y Felinheli, and Llanidan.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Y Wern
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Y Wern often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Y Wern?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Y Wern is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, about 5.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Llandudno Smiles (18.9 miles) and The Dental Studio (18.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Y Wern?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Y Wern, 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 Y Wern?
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 Y Wern, Gwynedd?
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 Y Wern, Gwynedd?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.