Orthodontic practices near Ystrad Fawr
On our practice register: 4 practices within 5 miles of Ystrad Fawr, 9 practices within 10 and 57 practices within 20. The closest is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, 0.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 0.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 2.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 3.9 miles east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 4.1 miles east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 6.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 7.1 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 9.3 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ystrad Fawr with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgend, 0.7 miles south-east; the next are Coity (2.2 miles north) and Cowbridge (6.8 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 1 | 0.7 miles south-east |
| Coity | 3 | 2.2 miles north |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 6.8 miles south-east |
| Taibach | 1 | 9.3 miles north-west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 9.6 miles north-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 12.0 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 Ystrad Fawr
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), 16.1 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.1 miles north |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 15.4 miles east |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 16.8 miles north-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 14.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ystrad Fawr 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 | 19.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,001 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 8.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.4% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,472 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 4 practices, more than 79% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Bridgend county borough | 7th closest to an orthodontic practice of 75 places in the county (the county median is 2.3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.7 miles away, closer than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 8.1% here, against 7% across neighbourhoods in Bridgend county borough |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 17 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — under a mile Vale View Dental Care, Coity — 2 miles Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 7 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 57 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 Ystrad Fawr
Ystrad Fawr has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 57.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Smile Dentist (3.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 19 of the practices around Ystrad Fawr list clear aligners, the nearest 6.8 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Ystrad Fawr are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ystrad Fawr
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Orthodontic care near Ystrad Fawr
Orthodontist in Ystrad Fawr: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Ystrad Fawr. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Ystrad Fawr itself or elsewhere in Bridgend county borough.
Ystrad Fawr in context
ONS classifies Ystrad Fawr as urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ystrad Fawr falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 19.4% of Ystrad Fawr's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,001 residents in the neighbourhood around Ystrad Fawr, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. With 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ystrad Fawr is better served than 79% of towns in Wales. Ystrad Fawr's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ystrad Fawr is about 17 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
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For a broader view, related location pages cover Bridgend, Cefn Glas, Whiterock, Wild Mill, Bryntirion, and Tremains as well as this one.
Local orthodontic signals in Ystrad Fawr
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ystrad Fawr itself. The nearest recorded are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, under a mile away; Vale View Dental Care in Coity, about 2 miles away; and Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 7 miles away.
Facts about Ystrad Fawr
Just under 1 km east, Bridgend is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Ystrad Fawr
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ystrad Fawr has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Ystrad Fawr — Local Context
Appointment availability and the range of treatments on offer both vary practice to practice around Ystrad Fawr. Ystrad Fawr — urban: Further from a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 19.4% of Ystrad Fawr's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,001 residents in the neighbourhood around Ystrad Fawr, 8.1% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7% average across Bridgend county borough. Ystrad Fawr has 4 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 79% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Ystrad Fawr among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ystrad Fawr is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Ystrad Fawr itself. The nearest we do hold are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, under a mile away; Vale View Dental Care in Coity, about 2 miles away; and Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 7 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Ystrad Fawr
Orthodontic treatment in Ystrad Fawr is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ystrad Fawr
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
The route from first enquiry to retainers is well-worn in Ystrad Fawr — here's each stage and roughly what it involves.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ystrad Fawr. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ystrad Fawr
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend county borough alone. Other local pages worth browsing include Bridgend, Cefn Glas, Whiterock, Wild Mill, Bryntirion, and Tremains.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ystrad Fawr
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ystrad Fawr often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ystrad Fawr?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ystrad Fawr is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Vale View Dental Care (2.2 miles) and The Smile Dentist (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ystrad Fawr?
Our register has 4 practices within 5 miles of Ystrad Fawr, 9 practices within 10 miles and 57 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ystrad Fawr?
The nearest practice to Ystrad Fawr that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 0.7 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Vale View Dental Care (2.2 miles) and Compton House (4.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend county borough?
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 Ystrad Fawr, Bridgend county borough?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.