Orthodontic practices near Ystradgynlais
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Ystradgynlais, 2 practices within 10 and 28 practices within 20. The closest is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, 3.0 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 3.0 miles south | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Dental Lounge GlynneathGlyn-neath | 6.3 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.6 (339 reviews) |
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 11.4 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 11.7 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 12.2 miles south-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 12.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 12.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ystradgynlais with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Crynant, 3.0 miles south; the next are Glyn-neath (6.3 miles east) and Hirwaun (11.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Crynant | 1 | 3.0 miles south |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 6.3 miles east |
| Hirwaun | 1 | 11.4 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 11.7 miles south |
| Swansea | 10 | 12.2 miles south-west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 12.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Ystradgynlais
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), 11.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 11.4 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 16.4 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 14.6 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 14.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ystradgynlais at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,063 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.2% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.6% aged 16 to 24 and 24.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 16.2% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 543 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 26.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Sir Powys | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 424 places in the county (the county median is 19.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.2% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Sir Powys |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 31 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cwmdulais Dental Centre, Crynant — 3 miles Dental Lounge Glynneath, Glyn-neath — 6 miles Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Hirwaun — 11 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 2 within 10 miles, 28 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 Ystradgynlais
Ystradgynlais is 3 miles from Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 2 practices, and within 20 there are 28.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (11.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (18.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Ystradgynlais list clear aligners, the nearest 6.3 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 Ystradgynlais are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, 6.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ystradgynlais
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Orthodontist in Ystradgynlais: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ystradgynlais understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Sir Powys.
What we know about practices near Ystradgynlais
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ystradgynlais. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 3 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 6 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 11 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Related pages for Glan-rhyd, Gurnos, Ystalyfera, Caeralem, Gorof, and Cwm-twrch Isaf are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Ystradgynlais in context
Ystradgynlais — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts 15.3% of Ystradgynlais's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,063 residents in Ystradgynlais's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Ystradgynlais has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Ystradgynlais is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ystradgynlais is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 31 miles away.
Where Ystradgynlais sits locally
Just under 1 km west, Gurnos is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
The Orthodontic Journey in Ystradgynlais
Orthodontic treatment in Ystradgynlais is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Ystradgynlais
- 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?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ystradgynlais
Practices serving Ystradgynlais differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Ystradgynlais falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Ystradgynlais falls under Powys Teaching Health Board. Census figures show 15.3% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,063 residents in Ystradgynlais's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. With 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, Ystradgynlais is better served than 61% of towns in Wales. Ystradgynlais's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Ystradgynlais is about 31 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ystradgynlais
The orthodontic landscape in Ystradgynlais offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Treatment Options in Ystradgynlais — Local Context
What's available in Ystradgynlais depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Ystradgynlais — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Powys Teaching Health Board for NHS dentistry. 15.3% of Ystradgynlais's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.2% of the 2,063 residents in Ystradgynlais's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Sir Powys. Measured by orthodontic practice within five miles (1), Ystradgynlais has more choice than 61% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data puts Ystradgynlais close to the Wales median. The nearest university dental hospital to Ystradgynlais is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 31 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Ystradgynlais. The nearest recorded are Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 3 miles away; Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 6 miles away; and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun, about 11 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ystradgynlais. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ystradgynlais
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Ystradgynlais, Sir Powys with surrounding locations. Other local pages worth browsing include Glan-rhyd, Gurnos, Ystalyfera, Caeralem, Gorof, and Cwm-twrch Isaf.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ystradgynlais
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ystradgynlais often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ystradgynlais?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ystradgynlais is Cwmdulais Dental Centre in Crynant, about 3.0 miles to the south. The next closest are Dental Lounge Glynneath (6.3 miles) and Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (11.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ystradgynlais?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Ystradgynlais, 2 practices within 10 miles and 28 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ystradgynlais?
The nearest practice to Ystradgynlais that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Dental Lounge Glynneath in Glyn-neath, about 6.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include Neat Teeth Orthodontics (12.2 miles) and Parkway Private Dental Clinic (12.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ystradgynlais, Sir Powys?
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 Ystradgynlais, Sir Powys?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.