Orthodontic practices near Cathays Park
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Cathays Park, 30 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Park Place Dental Practice in Cardiff, 0.5 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 0.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 0.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 0.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 0.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 0.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 0.8 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 1.3 miles south-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 Cathays Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.5 miles south-east; the next are Rhiwbina (2.5 miles north) and Thornhill (2.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.5 miles south-east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 2.5 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.7 miles north |
| Penarth | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 4.1 miles south |
| Radyr | 1 | 4.6 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 Cathays Park
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), 2.4 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 2.4 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 8.4 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 1.7 miles north-west |
| 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 Park 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 | 1.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,013 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 0.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 82.8% aged 16 to 24 and 12.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 16,065 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 12.2% 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 | 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 | 0.5% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Park Place Dental Practice, Cardiff — under a mile Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 2 miles Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 30 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 Cathays Park
Cathays Park has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Park Place Dental Practice 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 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (1.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Cathays Park 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 Park are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrew Thomas Dental Care 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 Cathays Park
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Cathays Park, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Cardiff and the surrounding area.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Blackweir, Cardiff, Plasnewyd, Roath, Adamsdown, and Pontcanna are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Cathays Park in context
Cathays Park's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Cathays Park falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Cathays Park's under-16 share, 1.1%, is below the typical level. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.5% of the 2,013 residents in Cathays Park's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Cathays Park has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in Wales. Cathays Park sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cathays Park is about 1 mile from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local orthodontic signals in Cathays Park
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cathays Park itself. The closest on record are Park Place Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 3 miles away.
About Cathays Park
The nearest other location we cover is Blackweir, under 1 km to the west.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cathays Park
Starting orthodontic treatment in Cathays Park can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Cathays Park
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Cathays Park follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
Orthodontic Treatments in Cathays Park
Patients in Cathays Park have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Cathays Park — Local Context
What's available in Cathays Park depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Cathays Park — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With just 1.1% of residents under 16, Cathays Park skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 0.5% of the 2,013 residents in Cathays Park's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (20), Cathays Park has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. Cathays Park's deprivation ranking is neither notably high nor low compared with Wales as a whole. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cathays Park is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 1 mile away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cathays Park. The closest on record are Park Place Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 3 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 Cathays Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cathays Park
This part of the page places Cathays Park, Cardiff in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can keep exploring with related pages for Blackweir, Cardiff, Plasnewyd, Roath, Adamsdown, and Pontcanna.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cathays Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cathays Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cathays Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cathays Park is Park Place Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 0.5 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Andrew Thomas Dental Care (0.6 miles) and Cathedral Orthodontics (0.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cathays Park?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Cathays Park, 30 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cathays Park?
The nearest practice to Cathays Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, about 0.6 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Cathedral Orthodontics (0.7 miles) and Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (0.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cathays Park, Cardiff?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cathays Park, Cardiff?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.