Orthodontic practices near Ynysddu
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Ynysddu, 36 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, 2.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant CentreBlackwood | 2.4 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 2.4 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Bridge OrthodonticsNewbridge | 3.1 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | – |
| Bridge Dental CareNewbridge | 3.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (564 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 3.8 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 3.9 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 4.2 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ynysddu with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hengoed, 2.1 miles north-west; the next are Blackwood (2.4 miles north) and Caerphilly (2.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hengoed | 1 | 2.1 miles north-west |
| Blackwood | 1 | 2.4 miles north |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Newbridge | 2 | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Cwmbran | 4 | 6.2 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ynysddu
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (5.0 from 761 reviews), 2.4 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 2.4 miles south-west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 8.2 miles south |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 7.0 miles south |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 5.0 (143 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ynysddu at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Caerphilly |
| 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,584 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 33.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 203 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 92% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 63rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.1 miles away, closer than 81% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 8 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Smart Smiles, Hengoed — 2 miles Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 2 miles Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Caerphilly — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 59 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 Ynysddu
The nearest practice to Ynysddu is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, 2.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Bridge Orthodontics (3.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 14 of the practices around Ynysddu list clear aligners, the nearest 2.4 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 Ynysddu are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, 2.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ynysddu
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Explore braces and aligners in Ynysddu
Orthodontist in Ynysddu: People weighing up braces or aligners in Ynysddu can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ynysddu itself or elsewhere in Caerphilly County Borough.
The local picture in Ynysddu
Officially, Ynysddu is categorised as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Ynysddu falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. Census data puts 17.1% of Ynysddu's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Ynysddu, 5.9% of the 1,584 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ynysddu has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in Wales. Ynysddu sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ynysddu is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away.
What we know about practices near Ynysddu
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ynysddu. The nearest recorded are Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 2 miles away; Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 2 miles away; and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly, about 2 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Wyllie, Cwmfelinfach, Gelligroes, Mynyddislwyn, Pontllanfraith, and Brynawel.
Where Ynysddu sits locally
Just around 1 km north, Wyllie is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Ynysddu Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Ynysddu offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Ynysddu
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Ynysddu — 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 Ynysddu
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ynysddu can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ynysddu
What's available in Ynysddu depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ynysddu is classified as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. 17.1% of Ynysddu's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Ynysddu, 5.9% of the 1,584 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Caerphilly County Borough, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Ynysddu has 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 92% of towns in Wales. Ynysddu sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ynysddu is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ynysddu. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ynysddu
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Ynysddu, Caerphilly County Borough within a broader nearby area. This page links onward to Wyllie, Cwmfelinfach, Gelligroes, Mynyddislwyn, Pontllanfraith, and Brynawel for wider comparison.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Ynysddu
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ynysddu often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ynysddu?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ynysddu is Smart Smiles in Hengoed, about 2.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre (2.4 miles) and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (2.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ynysddu?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Ynysddu, 36 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ynysddu?
The nearest practice to Ynysddu that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood, about 2.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bridge Orthodontics (3.1 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (3.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ynysddu, Caerphilly County Borough?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ynysddu, Caerphilly County Borough?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.