Orthodontic practices near Castle-upon-Alun
On our practice register: 1 practice within 5 miles of Castle-upon-Alun, 7 practices within 10 and 50 practices within 20. The closest is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, 2.9 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 2.9 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 5.1 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 5.2 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 5.3 miles north-east | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 5.6 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 12.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Castle-upon-Alun with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgend, 2.9 miles north; the next are Cowbridge (5.1 miles east) and Coity (5.3 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 1 | 2.9 miles north |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 5.1 miles east |
| Coity | 3 | 5.3 miles north-east |
| Taibach | 1 | 12.2 miles north-west |
| Barry | 3 | 12.4 miles east |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 12.5 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 Castle-upon-Alun
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), 14.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 16.3 miles east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 12.4 miles east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 5.4 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Castle-upon-Alun at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Vale of Glamorgan |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 18.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,680 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.8% aged 16 to 24 and 27.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 6.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 129 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 15% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 1 practice, more than 61% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 56th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.9 miles away, closer than 75% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 17 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 3 miles Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 5 miles The Smile Dentist, Coity — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 50 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 Castle-upon-Alun
Castle-upon-Alun is 2.9 miles from ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 50.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (5.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (16.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Castle-upon-Alun list clear aligners, the nearest 5.1 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 Castle-upon-Alun are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, 2.9 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 17 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Castle-upon-Alun
Vale of Glamorgan12 nearby locationsBraces and aligner options in Castle-upon-Alun
Orthodontist in Castle-upon-Alun: This page is built to support early-stage orthodontic research for people looking at treatment options in Castle-upon-Alun. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Vale of Glamorgan.
Local orthodontic signals in Castle-upon-Alun
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Castle-upon-Alun itself. The closest on record are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3 miles away; Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 5 miles away.
Explore more local orthodontic pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Ewenny, Saint Brides Major, Clemenstone, Corntown, Tre-pit, and Hernston.
The local picture in Castle-upon-Alun
Officially, Castle-upon-Alun is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Castle-upon-Alun falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Castle-upon-Alun's under-16 share sits at 18.6%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,680 residents in the neighbourhood around Castle-upon-Alun, 7% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Castle-upon-Alun has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Castle-upon-Alun among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Castle-upon-Alun is about 17 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Where Castle-upon-Alun sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Saint Brides Major, around 1 km to the west.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Castle-upon-Alun
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Castle-upon-Alun helps you ask the right questions. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Castle-upon-Alun runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
All Orthodontic Options in Castle-upon-Alun Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Castle-upon-Alun offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Castle-upon-Alun — Local Context
Provision in Castle-upon-Alun varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, Castle-upon-Alun sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 18.6% of Castle-upon-Alun's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7% of the 1,680 residents in Castle-upon-Alun's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Castle-upon-Alun has 1 orthodontic practice within five miles, more than 61% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Castle-upon-Alun among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Castle-upon-Alun is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Castle-upon-Alun itself. The closest on record are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3 miles away; Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 5 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Castle-upon-Alun. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Castle-upon-Alun
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Castle-upon-Alun, Vale of Glamorgan alone. Nearby pages covering Ewenny, Saint Brides Major, Clemenstone, Corntown, Tre-pit, and Hernston may also help if you are still comparing locations.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Castle-upon-Alun
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Castle-upon-Alun often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Castle-upon-Alun?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Castle-upon-Alun is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 2.9 miles to the north. The next closest are Cowbridge Dental Specialists (5.1 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Castle-upon-Alun?
Our register has 1 practice within 5 miles of Castle-upon-Alun, 7 practices within 10 miles and 50 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Castle-upon-Alun?
The nearest practice to Castle-upon-Alun that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 2.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cowbridge Dental Specialists (5.1 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Castle-upon-Alun, Vale of Glamorgan?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Castle-upon-Alun, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.