Orthodontic practices near LL20
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of LL20; 6 practices within 10 and 20 practices within 20. The closest is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 7.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 8.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 8.7 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 8.8 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 8.9 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (162 reviews) |
| Signature SmilesWrexham | 9.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 3.9 (32 reviews) |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 14.0 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (54 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 14.4 miles north | – | – | – | – |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LL20 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.5 miles north-east; the next are Oswestry (8.5 miles south-east) and Wrexham (8.7 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 7.5 miles north-east |
| Oswestry | 1 | 8.5 miles south-east |
| Wrexham | 4 | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Penyffordd | 1 | 14.0 miles north |
| Mold | 1 | 14.4 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of LL20
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham (4.8 from 1,255 reviews), 8.7 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ruabon Road Dental PracticeWrexham | 4.8 (1,255 reviews) | 8.7 miles north-east |
| Cambria Dental PracticePenyffordd | 4.8 (54 reviews) | 14.0 miles north |
| Wrexham Dental WorksWrexham | 4.7 (162 reviews) | 8.9 miles north-east |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 4.6 (84 reviews) | 7.5 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LL20
From LL20 the nearest practice is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.5 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 6 practices, and within 20 there are 20.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Wrexham Dental Works (8.9 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 4 of the practices around LL20 list clear aligners, the nearest 7.5 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 LL20 are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 8.7 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Liverpool University Dental Hospital in Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LL20 to Dant Y Coed Dental Practice is roughly 15 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 200 to 390 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £90 to £175 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 120 to 200 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 18.1% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LL20 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Denbighshire |
| NHS dental services | Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 17.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,030 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 18.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 67 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 21.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Liverpool University Dental Hospital, Liverpool — 32 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 8 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 8 miles Ruabon Road Dental Practice, Wrexham — 9 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 6 within 10 miles, 20 within 20 miles |
| Neighbouring districts | LL14, SY10, SY11, LL11, SY22, LL15, CH7, LL12 |
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 LL20 area
Patients in the LL20 area tend to weigh up braces versus aligners, cost, and whether a clinic visit is needed first. 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 LL20 is Pen-y-Coed.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LL20
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LL20?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LL20 is Dant Y Coed Dental Practice in Rhosllannerchrugog, about 7.5 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta (8.5 miles) and Ruabon Road Dental Practice (8.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LL20?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of LL20, 6 practices within 10 miles and 20 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Rhosllannerchrugog, 7.5 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LL20?
The nearest practice to LL20 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, about 8.7 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Wrexham Dental Works (8.9 miles) and Signature Smiles (9.8 miles).
Which places are in or near the LL20 postcode district?
Places in or next to LL20 include Pen-y-Coed, Llangollen, Geufron, Llwynmawr, Trevor Uchaf, Pontfadog, Berwyn and Bedwlwyn.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LL20 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Pen-y-Coed, Denbighshire, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near LL20?
The main drivers are case complexity, treatment type and inclusions — what a quote covers matters as much as the headline price.
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.