Nearest places to SY19 with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Oswestry, 31.0 miles north-east; the next are Bicton (36.2 miles east) and Shrewsbury (36.7 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Oswestry | 1 | 31.0 miles north-east |
| Bicton | 1 | 36.2 miles east |
| Shrewsbury | 1 | 36.7 miles east |
| Rhosllannerchrugog | 1 | 40.3 miles north-east |
| Wrexham | 1 | 41.4 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Getting orthodontic treatment from SY19
No practice on our register is within 15 miles of SY19; the nearest is Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry, 31 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.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: 3 of the practices around SY19 list clear aligners, the nearest 36.2 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 SY19 are commissioned by Powys Teaching Health Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ruabon Road Dental Practice in Wrexham, 41.4 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from SY19 to Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta is roughly 70 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 810 to 1,610 miles and 23 to 47 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £365 to £725 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 480 to 810 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 4.5% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
SY19 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 | 13.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,996 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.3% aged 16 to 24 and 21.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 4.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 7 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta, Oswestry — 31 miles The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic, Bicton — 36 miles Shrewsbury Dental Lab, Shrewsbury — 37 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 70 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Neighbouring districts | SY18, SY17, SY20, LD6, LL40, LL23, SY16, LL39 |
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 SY19 area
A typical orthodontic search around SY19 mixes practical questions about cost, treatment type and how soon advice is available. It bridges a general search and a specific decision about where and how to start.
Local links for this postcode area
The nearest town page for SY19 is Bont Dolgadfan.
Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontics near SY19
Which orthodontic practices are closest to SY19?
Measured in a straight line from the centre of the SY19 district, the nearest on our register are Butterfly Dental Practice - Dental Implant Specialist - Polski Dentysta in Oswestry (31 miles), The Dental Spa and Skin Clinic in Bicton (36.2 miles) and Shrewsbury Dental Lab (36.7 miles).
Is NHS orthodontic treatment free near SY19?
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 SY19 sit under Powys Teaching Health Board.
Which places are in or near the SY19 postcode district?
Places in or next to SY19 include Bont Dolgadfan, Llan, Llanbrynmair, Tafolwern, Dolfach, Pentre Cilcwm, Pennant and Plas-rhiw-Saeson.
How do I find an orthodontist near the SY19 postcode area?
Look first at the linked location pages for Bont Dolgadfan, Sir Powys, then upload photos for a clinician-reviewed steer before shortlisting providers.
Can I use Virtual Consultant Online if I live near SY19?
Yes — availability isn't limited by postcode, and patients around Bont Dolgadfan, Sir Powys can start an assessment today.
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.