Orthodontic practices near Atlantic Wharf
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Atlantic Wharf, 28 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Cardiff Bay Dental, 0.5 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 0.5 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 1.1 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 1.9 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 2.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 2.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Atlantic Wharf with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.5 miles north-west; the next are Penarth (2.4 miles south) and Dinas Powys (3.3 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.5 miles north-west |
| Penarth | 2 | 2.4 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 3.3 miles south-west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 4.0 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 4.2 miles north |
| Radyr | 1 | 6.2 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Atlantic Wharf
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry in Cardiff (5.0 from 940 reviews), 3.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 3.3 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 10.0 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 3.3 miles north-west |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 6.8 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Atlantic Wharf at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cardiff |
| NHS dental services | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course |
| Area type (ONS) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 9.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,176 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 16.7% aged 16 to 24 and 62.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,462 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.3% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 10th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.5 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cardiff Bay Dental, Cardiff — under a mile Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics, Penarth — 2 miles Castle Court Dental Care, Dinas Powys — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 59 within 20 miles |
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.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Atlantic Wharf
Atlantic Wharf has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Cardiff Bay Dental is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Atlantic Wharf list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Atlantic Wharf are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Atlantic Wharf
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Atlantic Wharf, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Cardiff.
Atlantic Wharf at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Castle Community, under 1 km to the north.
Useful local orthodontic context for Atlantic Wharf
There is no orthodontist on our records in Atlantic Wharf itself. The nearest recorded are Cardiff Bay Dental, under a mile away; Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics in Penarth, about 2 miles away; and Castle Court Dental Care in Dinas Powys, about 3 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
Nearby location pages including Castle Community, Butetown, Butetown Community, Adamsdown, East Moors, and Cardiff can help you keep exploring local orthodontic treatment options.
Atlantic Wharf in context
Officially, Atlantic Wharf is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Atlantic Wharf falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. With just 9.9% of residents under 16, Atlantic Wharf skews toward an older population. In the census neighbourhood around Atlantic Wharf, 3.4% of the 1,176 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Atlantic Wharf has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Atlantic Wharf among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Atlantic Wharf is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Atlantic Wharf
Orthodontic treatment in Atlantic Wharf is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Atlantic Wharf
Not every practice near Atlantic Wharf offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Atlantic Wharf is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Atlantic Wharf falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Atlantic Wharf's under-16 share, 9.9%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.4% of the 1,176 residents in Atlantic Wharf's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Atlantic Wharf has 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in Wales. Atlantic Wharf's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Atlantic Wharf is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Atlantic Wharf Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Atlantic Wharf offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Atlantic Wharf
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Atlantic Wharf. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Atlantic Wharf
This section helps connect Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. You can also browse nearby location pages including Castle Community, Butetown, Butetown Community, Adamsdown, East Moors, and Cardiff.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Atlantic Wharf
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Atlantic Wharf often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Atlantic Wharf?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Atlantic Wharf is Cardiff Bay Dental, about 0.5 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Andrew Thomas Dental Care (1.1 miles) and Park Place Dental Practice (1.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Atlantic Wharf?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Atlantic Wharf, 28 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Atlantic Wharf?
The nearest practice to Atlantic Wharf that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, about 1.1 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cathedral Orthodontics (1.9 miles) and Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.