Orthodontic practices near Blackweir
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Blackweir, 28 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, 0.3 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 0.3 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 0.4 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 0.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 0.8 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 0.9 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (63 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 1.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 1.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Blackweir with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.3 miles south-west; the next are Rhiwbina (2.4 miles north) and Thornhill (2.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.3 miles south-west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 2.4 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.7 miles north |
| Penarth | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Radyr | 1 | 4.3 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 Blackweir
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), 2.0 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 2.0 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 8.3 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 1.5 miles north |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 6.7 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Blackweir 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 5.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,624 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 42.1% aged 16 to 24 and 44% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 66% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,518 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cathedral Orthodontics, Cardiff — under a mile Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 2 miles Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 28 within 10 miles, 61 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 Blackweir
The nearest practice to Blackweir is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 28 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Blackweir list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Blackweir are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Blackweir
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Orthodontist in Blackweir: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Blackweir. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cardiff.
Local context for Blackweir
Cathays Park is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Blackweir.
What we know about practices near Blackweir
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Blackweir. The nearest recorded are Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 3 miles away.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Cathays Park, Pontcanna, Cardiff, Cathays, Grangetown Community, and Maendy.
Area profile for Blackweir
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Blackweir sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 5.8% of residents under 16, Blackweir skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 2,624 residents in the neighbourhood around Blackweir, 1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Blackweir has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. Blackweir sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Blackweir is about 1 mile from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Blackweir
The orthodontic landscape in Blackweir offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Blackweir offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Blackweir
Starting orthodontic treatment in Blackweir can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Blackweir
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Blackweir. ONS classifies Blackweir as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Blackweir falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Blackweir's under-16 share, 5.8%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 1% of the 2,624 residents in Blackweir's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Blackweir has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in Wales. Blackweir's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. The nearest university dental hospital to Blackweir is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 1 mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Blackweir. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Blackweir
For wider local orthodontic research, these links help place Blackweir, Cardiff within a broader nearby area. For a broader comparison, pages for Cathays Park, Pontcanna, Cardiff, Cathays, Grangetown Community, and Maendy follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Blackweir
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Blackweir often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Blackweir?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Blackweir is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (0.3 miles) and Cathedral Dental Clinic (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Blackweir?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Blackweir, 28 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Blackweir?
The nearest practice to Blackweir that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, about 0.3 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (0.3 miles) and Andrew Thomas Dental Care (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Blackweir, Cardiff?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Blackweir, Cardiff?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.