Orthodontic practices near SY17
On our practice register: None within 20 miles of SY17. The closest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 29.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski DentystaOswestry | 29.2 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (103 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SY17
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of SY17; the nearest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 29.2 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.
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 SY17 are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY17 to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 65 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 760 to 1,520 miles and 22 to 43 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £340 to £685 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 460 to 760 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 6.4% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY17 at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Powys |
| NHS dental services | Powys Teaching 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 | 14.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,597 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.4% aged 16 to 24 and 23% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 13 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 29 miles Bayston Hill Dental Practice, Shrewsbury — 31 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 31 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 65 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | SY18, SY16, SY19, LD6, LD1, SY21, SY15, SY20 |
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.
Teeth straightening near SY17
Most SY17 searches start broad — an orthodontist near me, Invisalign alternatives, clear aligner suitability, likely pricing. 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 SY17 is Pontdolgoch.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY17
Where is the nearest orthodontist to SY17?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to SY17 is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, about 29.2 miles to the north-east.
How many orthodontic practices are near SY17?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of SY17, 0 practices within 10 miles and 0 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Oswestry, 29.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near SY17?
None of the practices within 30 miles lists NHS orthodontic treatment in its published information. Ask your dentist about a referral — NHS places are allocated through referral, not by contacting a practice directly.
Which places are in or near the SY17 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY17 include Pontdolgoch, Trewythen, Wig, Clatter, Llanwnog, Bwlch y Garreg, Caersws and Glanrhyd.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY17 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Pontdolgoch, Sir Powys, then take a short photo assessment for an early view of suitable treatments.
Can I get a braces or clear aligner quote near SY17 online?
You can. Guided photos are enough for a clinician to outline likely options before you book anything.
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.