Orthodontic practices near Ynys-fach
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Ynys-fach, 6 practices within 10 and 44 practices within 20. The closest is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince Charles HospitalMerthyr Tydfil | 1.0 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (429 reviews) |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 3.7 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Swan Dental PracticeAberdare | 3.8 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.6 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 9.7 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 9.9 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 10.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 10.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ynys-fach with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Merthyr Tydfil, 1.0 miles north; the next are Aberdare (3.7 miles south-west) and Hirwaun (5.6 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Merthyr Tydfil | 1 | 1.0 miles north |
| Aberdare | 2 | 3.7 miles south-west |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 5.6 miles west |
| Hengoed | 1 | 9.7 miles south-east |
| Blackwood | 1 | 9.9 miles south-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 10.1 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ynys-fach
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), 5.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 5.6 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 11.7 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 15.7 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ynys-fach at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Merthyr Tydfil |
| 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 | 14.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 15.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 47.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,885 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 34% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 19 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Prince Charles Hospital, Merthyr Tydfil — 1 miles Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd, Aberdare — 4 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 6 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 44 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 Ynys-fach
The nearest practice to Ynys-fach is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, 1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 6 practices, and within 20 there are 44.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Ynys-fach list clear aligners, the nearest 3.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ynys-fach are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 9.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 19 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ynys-fach
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Explore braces and aligners in Ynys-fach
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Useful local orthodontic context for Ynys-fach
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ynys-fach. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about a mile away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 4 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 6 miles away.
About Ynys-fach
Just under 1 km north, Abermorlais is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
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If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Abermorlais, Cae-pant-tywyll, Glebeland, Merthyr Tydfil, Morgan Town, and The Quar.
What official data says about Ynys-fach
ONS classifies Ynys-fach as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Ynys-fach's under-16 share sits at 14.6%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,514 residents in Ynys-fach's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Ynys-fach has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. Ynys-fach falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ynys-fach is about 19 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Ynys-fach
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ynys-fach 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. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ynys-fach
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ynys-fach. Ynys-fach's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. Ynys-fach sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 14.6% of Ynys-fach's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.3% of the 1,514 residents in Ynys-fach's census neighbourhood, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ynys-fach is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. Ynys-fach falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Ynys-fach is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 19 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Ynys-fach
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Ynys-fach can feel overwhelming at first. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Ynys-fach — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Ynys-fach. Ynys-fach is classified as urban: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ynys-fach falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 14.6% of Ynys-fach's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ynys-fach, 5.3% of the 1,514 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.6% average across Merthyr Tydfil County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ynys-fach has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Ynys-fach sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ynys-fach is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 19 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ynys-fach. The closest on record are Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about a mile away; Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd in Aberdare, about 4 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 6 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ynys-fach. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ynys-fach
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ynys-fach, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Abermorlais, Cae-pant-tywyll, Glebeland, Merthyr Tydfil, Morgan Town, and The Quar for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ynys-fach
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ynys-fach often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ynys-fach?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ynys-fach is Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil, about 1.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare Ltd (3.7 miles) and Swan Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ynys-fach?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Ynys-fach, 6 practices within 10 miles and 44 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ynys-fach?
The nearest practice to Ynys-fach that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 9.9 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Taf Dental (10.1 miles) and Dental Lounge Glynneath (10.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ynys-fach, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ynys-fach, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.