About This Practice
Smart Smiles is an orthodontic practice in Hengoed. Treatment at this practice is offered on a private basis. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Smart Smiles is located at 24 Margaret St, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4RE, UK. 213 reviews give this practice an average rating of 4.8/5. This is the only practice we currently have on record for Hengoed. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre in Blackwood (about 2 miles away), Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (about 2 miles away), and Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd (about 4 miles away).
Smart Smiles at a Glance
| Address | 24 Margaret St, Abercynon, Mountain Ash CF45 4RE, UK, Hengoed |
|---|---|
| Nation | Wales |
| NHS dental services | Aneurin Bevan University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Funding listed | Private |
| Public rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 213 reviews |
| Nearest other orthodontist | Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood — 2.4 miles |
| Details last checked | May 2026 |
Around Smart Smiles
Around Smart Smiles the 2021 Census counts 1,360 residents, with 7.4% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Within three miles there are 2 other orthodontic practices on our register. Of the 3 rated practices within three miles, its public rating places it 3rd. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 10 miles away.
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,360 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) |
|---|---|
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.7% aged 16 to 24 and 30.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 2 (1 offer NHS, 2 list clear aligners, 1 list fixed braces) |
| Rating among nearby practices | 3rd of 3 rated practices within three miles |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff (about 10 miles) |
NHS Orthodontics in Hengoed
NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment.
NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Smart Smiles is not listed as offering NHS treatment; a general dentist can refer eligible patients to an NHS provider.
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Nearby Orthodontists
The 6 practices closest to Smart Smiles on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, 2.4 miles away.
| Practice | From Smart Smiles | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre, Blackwood | 2.4 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.9 (1,090) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns, Caerphilly | 2.4 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (761) |
| Abertridwr Dental Surgery, Pontypridd | 3.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (9) |
| Parklands Dental Practice, Caerphilly | 4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (147) |
| Bridge Orthodontics, Newbridge | 4.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | – |
| Bridge Dental Care, Newbridge | 4.3 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (564) |
Practice information is compiled from official public sources and practice websites. CQC records are acknowledged under the Open Government Licence where applicable. This listing is informational and is not a clinical endorsement.
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