Orthodontic practices near Cathays
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Cathays, 30 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, 0.8 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 0.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 0.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (294 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 1.0 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 1.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 1.3 miles south | – | – | – | 4.6 (63 reviews) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 1.6 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 1.7 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cathays with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.8 miles south; the next are Rhiwbina (1.8 miles north) and Thornhill (2.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.8 miles south |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 1.8 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.1 miles north |
| Radyr | 1 | 3.5 miles north-west |
| Penarth | 2 | 4.4 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 4.6 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cathays
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), 1.9 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 1.9 miles south-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 7.5 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 0.8 miles north |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 7.0 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cathays 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 | 9.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 4,264 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 65.8% aged 16 to 24 and 14% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 29.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 6,442 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.6% 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 | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.9% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — under a mile |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cathedral Dental Clinic, Cardiff — under a mile Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 2 miles Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 within 10 miles, 62 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 Cathays
Cathays has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 30 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Birchgrove Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Cathays list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cathays are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cathays
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Orthodontist in Cathays: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cathays understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cardiff.
Cathays in numbers
Maendy is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km north of Cathays.
What local practice data suggests in Cathays
There is no orthodontist on our records in Cathays itself. The closest on record are Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 2 miles away.
Area profile for Cathays
Cathays is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Census data puts only 9.1% of Cathays's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 4,264 residents in Cathays's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cathays is better served than 99% of towns in Wales. Cathays's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cathays is under a mile from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Nearby location pages
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Maendy, Pontcanna, Birchgrove, Blackweir, Grangetown Community, and Plasnewyd.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Cathays
The orthodontic landscape in Cathays 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Cathays
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Cathays — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cathays
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Cathays helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cathays
Orthodontic practices in and around Cathays vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Cathays sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Cathays's under-16 share, 9.1%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.9% of the 4,264 residents in Cathays's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Cathays has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Cathays is roughly mid-table for Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cathays is under a mile from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cathays. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cathays
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Cathays, Cardiff with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Maendy, Pontcanna, Birchgrove, Blackweir, Grangetown Community, and Plasnewyd follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cathays
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cathays often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cathays?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cathays is Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, about 0.8 miles to the south. The next closest are Birchgrove Dental Practice (0.8 miles) and Cathedral Orthodontics (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cathays?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Cathays, 30 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cathays?
The nearest practice to Cathays that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 0.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cathedral Orthodontics (1.0 miles) and Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cathays, 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 Cathays, Cardiff?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.