--- title: "Orthodontists in Blackwood | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackwood description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough: treatments listed, NHS or private. Start online in minutes with Virtual Consultant." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Blackwood Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Blackwood, Caerphilly County Borough by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Blackwood](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/blackwood) ## Compare Orthodontists in Blackwood 1 practice is on our register for Blackwood. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/laffan-dental-care-implant-centre) NP12 1AA | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.9 (1,090 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Blackwood 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city | | Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales | | Population | 15,476 | | Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,530 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 24.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 26% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,588 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 32.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales | | Access within Caerphilly County Borough | 29th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 1.6 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Caerphilly County Borough | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 11 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Cefn Fforest](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cefn-fforest) [Y Coed Duon](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/y-coed-duon) [Fleur-de-lis](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/fleur-de-lis) [Glan-y-nant](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/glan-y-nant) [Woodfieldside](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/woodfieldside) [Aberbargoed](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/aberbargoed) [All Areas in Caerphilly County Borough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/caerphilly-county-borough) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Blackwood How many orthodontists are there in Blackwood? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Blackwood, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Blackwood offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Blackwood: Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Blackwood has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Laffan Dental Care & Implant Centre has the highest average rating on our register for Blackwood: 4.9 from 1,090 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Blackwood? 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. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Blackwood | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackwood](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackwood) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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