Orthodontic practices near CF34
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of CF34; 9 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 5.4 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 5.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 5.5 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 5.7 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 7.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 8.2 miles south | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Compton HouseCoity | 8.8 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 8.9 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 9.2 miles north-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to CF34 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Taibach, 5.4 miles west; the next are Port Talbot (5.5 miles west) and Coity (5.7 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Taibach | 1 | 5.4 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 5.5 miles west |
| Coity | 3 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 7.4 miles west |
| Bridgend | 1 | 8.2 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 9.2 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 CF34
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Vale View Dental Care in Coity (4.8 from 165 reviews), 5.7 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 4.8 (165 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 4.8 (68 reviews) | 5.5 miles west |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 4.5 (15 reviews) | 5.4 miles west |
| Compton HouseCoity | 4.2 (83 reviews) | 8.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from CF34
From CF34 the nearest practice is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, 5.4 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 3 of the practices around CF34 list clear aligners, the nearest 5.4 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around CF34 are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 5.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 21 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from CF34 to Live Life Smiling is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 140 to 280 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £125 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 25.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
CF34 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 | 16.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 8,572 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.5% aged 16 to 24 and 29.5% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 528 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 21 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 5 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 6 miles Vale View Dental Care, Coity — 6 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 38 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | SA13, CF32, CF33, CF31, SA11, CF36, CF42, SA12 |
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.
Braces and aligners in the CF34 area
People searching from CF34 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. The value of a postcode page is turning a broad search into local, treatment-specific next steps.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for CF34 is Maesteg.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near CF34
Where is the nearest orthodontist to CF34?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to CF34 is Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 5.4 miles to the west. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (5.5 miles) and Vale View Dental Care (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near CF34?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of CF34, 9 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Taibach, 5.4 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near CF34?
The nearest practice to CF34 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 5.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Vale View Dental Care (5.7 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (8.2 miles).
Which places are in or near the CF34 postcode district?
Places in or next to CF34 include Maesteg, Nantyffyllon, Twmpath-Mawr, Y Parc, Llangynwyd, Caerau, Spelter and Pont Rhyd-y-cyff.
How do I find an orthodontist near the CF34 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Maesteg, Bridgend county borough, then use a guided photo assessment to see whether braces or clear aligners may suit your case.
Do I need an appointment before getting advice near CF34?
Not always. A remote photo assessment can give you a clearer starting point before a full in-person consultation.
Last updated: October 2026, compiled by the Virtual Consultant Online editorial team from our practice register and public data. Information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute clinical advice; it is not reviewed by a clinician. Sources: NHS, General Dental Council. How we compile our information.