Orthodontic practices near LL23
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of LL23. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 23.3 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 23.3 miles east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
| Dant Y Coed Dental PracticeRhosllannerchrugog | 24.5 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.6 (84 reviews) |
| Willows Dental and Implant PracticeSaint Asaph | 25.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.7 (56 reviews) |
| Glan Clwyd HospitalBodelwyddan | 25.7 miles north | – | – | – | 3.4 (539 reviews) |
| Bryn Siriol Dental PracticeMold | 26.3 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.7 (50 reviews) |
| Grosvenor OrthodonticsMold | 26.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | – |
| Grosvenor Place Dental PracticeMold | 26.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.2 (12 reviews) |
| Ramada Plaza by Wyndham WrexhamWrexham | 26.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.2 (1,133 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to LL23 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 23.3 miles east; the next are Rhosllannerchrugog (24.5 miles north-east) and Saint Asaph (25.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 23.3 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 24.5 miles north-east |
| Saint Asaph | 1 | 25.3 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 25.7 miles north |
| Mold | 3 | 26.3 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 1 | 26.5 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LL23
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of LL23; the nearest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 23.3 miles away. With a journey that long, an online photo assessment first can tell you whether treatment is likely to suit you before you travel, and aligner treatment needs fewer visits than fixed braces.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: 3 of the practices around LL23 list clear aligners, the nearest 24.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around LL23 are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, 26.3 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LL23 to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 50 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 610 to 1,210 miles and 17 to 33 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £275 to £545 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 360 to 610 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 14.3% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LL23 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Gwynedd |
| 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 | 17.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,422 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 28.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 14.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 11 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 23 miles Dant Y Coed Dental Practice, Rhosllannerchrugog — 24 miles Willows Dental and Implant Practice, Saint Asaph — 25 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 50 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | LL21, LL24, SY18, LL26, LL40, LL25, LL16, SY19 |
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.
Starting your orthodontic search in LL23
Patients in the LL23 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 LL23 is Bala.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LL23
Where is the nearest orthodontist to LL23?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to LL23 is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 23.3 miles to the east. The next closest are Dant Y Coed Dental Practice (24.5 miles) and Willows Dental and Implant Practice (25.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near LL23?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of LL23, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 23.3 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near LL23?
The nearest practice to LL23 that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Bryn Siriol Dental Practice in Mold, about 26.3 miles to the north-east.
Which places are in or near the LL23 postcode district?
Places in or next to LL23 include Bala, Llanycil, Llanfor, Rhos-y-gwaliau, Frongoch, Llangower, Tre'r-Llan and Rhyd-uchaf.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LL23 postcode area?
Start by comparing local orthodontic pages around Bala, Gwynedd, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near LL23?
Yes, patients around Bala, Gwynedd can use the service; next steps depend on clinical review of your photos.
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.