Nearest places to LL38 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Menai Bridge, 37.3 miles north; the next are Oswestry (43.3 miles east) and Colwyn Bay (43.5 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Bridge | 1 | 37.3 miles north |
| Oswestry | 1 | 43.3 miles east |
| Colwyn Bay | 1 | 43.5 miles north |
| Llandudno | 1 | 44.2 miles north |
| Bodelwyddan | 1 | 46.0 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from LL38
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of LL38; the nearest is Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge, 37.3 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: Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic (37.3 miles) mentions a free consultation, and 1 of the practices around LL38 list clear aligners, the nearest 37.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around LL38 are commissioned by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from LL38 to Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic is roughly 85 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 970 to 1,940 miles and 28 to 57 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £435 to £875 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 580 to 970 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 12.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
LL38 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 11.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,924 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 20.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 12.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 23 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic, Menai Bridge — 37 miles Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 43 miles Dental Care, Colwyn Bay — 44 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 85 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | LL42, LL39, LL37, LL43, LL36, LL44, LL45, LL35 |
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.
Orthodontic research around LL38
People searching from LL38 usually begin with the same questions: which orthodontist is nearby, what braces or aligners cost, and how quickly they can get a professional opinion. A postcode-level page helps by narrowing that research to a realistic local area while still giving guidance you can use before any appointment.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for LL38 is Friog.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near LL38
Which orthodontic practices are closest to LL38?
Measured in a straight line from the centre of the LL38 district, the nearest on our register are Elmhurst Orthodontic Clinic in Menai Bridge (37.3 miles), Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry (43.3 miles) and Dental Care in Colwyn Bay (43.5 miles).
Is NHS orthodontic treatment free near LL38?
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. NHS dental services for LL38 sit under Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Which places are in or near the LL38 postcode district?
Places in or next to LL38 include Friog, Fairbourne, Barmouth, Llwyngwril, Arthog, Llanaber, Cutiau and Llanegryn.
How do I find an orthodontist near the LL38 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Friog, Gwynedd, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
What affects orthodontic cost near LL38?
Treatment type, case complexity, bite correction, brace or aligner choice, refinements, retainers and clinic pricing all affect the final cost.
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.