--- title: "Orthodontists in Merthyr Tydfil | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/merthyr-tydfil description: "Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough: treatments listed, NHS or private." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Merthyr Tydfil Compare 1 orthodontic practice in Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Merthyr Tydfil](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/merthyr-tydfil) ## Compare Orthodontists in Merthyr Tydfil 1 practice is on our register for Merthyr Tydfil. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Prince Charles Hospital](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/prince-charles-hospital) | Not listed | Private | 3.4 (429 reviews) | 1 miles | ## Merthyr Tydfil at a Glance | Nation | Wales | | --- | --- | | Council area | Merthyr Tydfil | | 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 | | Population | 43,820 | | Residents under 16 | 14.6% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,514 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 15.3% aged 16 to 24 and 27.3% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 47.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,885 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 34% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales | | Access within Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 44 places in the county (the county median is 1.7 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 1.0 miles away, closer than 91% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.3% here, against 6.6% across neighbourhoods in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 19 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Abermorlais](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/abermorlais) [Cae-pant-tywyll](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cae-pant-tywyll) [Glebeland](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/glebeland) [Morgan Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/morgan-town) [The Quar](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/the-quar) [Thomas Town](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thomas-town) [All Areas in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/merthyr-tydfil-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 Merthyr Tydfil How many orthodontists are there in Merthyr Tydfil? There is 1 orthodontic practice on our register for Merthyr Tydfil. Which orthodontist in Merthyr Tydfil has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Prince Charles Hospital has the highest average rating on our register for Merthyr Tydfil: 3.4 from 429 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Merthyr Tydfil? 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. 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