Orthodontic practices near Colwinston
On our practice register: 6 practices within 5 miles of Colwinston, 7 practices within 10 and 48 practices within 20. The closest is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, 3.0 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 3.0 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 3.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 3.5 miles east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 3.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 3.9 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 4.2 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 5.3 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 11.0 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Colwinston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Bridgend, 3.0 miles north-west; the next are Cowbridge (3.4 miles east) and Coity (3.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 1 | 3.0 miles north-west |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 3.4 miles east |
| Coity | 3 | 3.9 miles north |
| Barry | 3 | 11.0 miles east |
| Radyr | 1 | 12.4 miles east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 12.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Colwinston
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), 12.7 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 12.7 miles east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 11.0 miles east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 3.7 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Colwinston 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 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,823 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 6 practices, more than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 60th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.0 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 15 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 3 miles Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 3 miles The Smile Dentist, Coity — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 48 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 Colwinston
The nearest practice to Colwinston is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, 3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 48.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (14.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Colwinston list clear aligners, the nearest 3.4 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 Colwinston are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, 3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 15 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Colwinston
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Orthodontist in Colwinston: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Colwinston often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Vale of Glamorgan.
What official data says about Colwinston
Colwinston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Colwinston falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Colwinston's under-16 share sits at 17.6%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Colwinston, 7.3% of the 2,823 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colwinston is better served than 86% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Colwinston sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Colwinston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 15 miles away.
Facts about Colwinston
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Nearby location pages
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Llandow, Clemenstone, Treoes, Waterton, Corntown, and Llangan.
Local orthodontic signals in Colwinston
There is no orthodontist on our records in Colwinston itself. The nearest recorded are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3 miles away; Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 3 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 4 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Colwinston Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Colwinston can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Colwinston — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Colwinston vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Colwinston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. 17.6% of Colwinston's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 2,823 residents in the neighbourhood around Colwinston, 7.3% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Colwinston has 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 86% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Colwinston among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Colwinston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Colwinston itself. The nearest recorded are ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3 miles away; Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 3 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 4 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Colwinston
Starting orthodontic treatment in Colwinston can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Colwinston
Provision in Colwinston varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Colwinston is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Colwinston sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Colwinston, 7.3% of the 2,823 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 6 orthodontic practices within five miles, Colwinston is better served than 86% of towns in Wales. Colwinston falls in a less deprived area than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Colwinston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 15 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Colwinston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Colwinston
This section helps connect Colwinston, Vale of Glamorgan to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. For a broader comparison, pages for Llandow, Clemenstone, Treoes, Waterton, Corntown, and Llangan follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Colwinston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Colwinston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Colwinston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Colwinston is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.4 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Colwinston?
Our register has 6 practices within 5 miles of Colwinston, 7 practices within 10 miles and 48 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Colwinston?
The nearest practice to Colwinston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3.0 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.4 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Colwinston, 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 Colwinston, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.