Orthodontic practices near Cyncoed
On our practice register: 18 practices within 5 miles of Cyncoed, 39 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, 1.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 1.4 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Cardiff Orthodontic LaboratoryRhiwbina | 1.4 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Super Smile Dental - PontprennauThornhill | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 1.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (294 reviews) |
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRECardiff | 1.8 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 2.5 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Cyncoed with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Thornhill, 1.2 miles north-west; the next are Cardiff (1.4 miles west) and Rhiwbina (1.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Thornhill | 2 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Cardiff | 12 | 1.4 miles west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 1.4 miles west |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 4.5 miles north-west |
| Radyr | 1 | 4.5 miles west |
| Penarth | 2 | 5.8 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cyncoed
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), 4.1 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 4.1 miles south-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 6.8 miles north-west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 1.8 miles west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 1.2 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cyncoed 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,535 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 2,076 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 32nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.2 miles away, closer than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.4% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 2 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 1 miles North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre, Cardiff — 1 miles Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 39 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 Cyncoed
Cyncoed is 1.2 miles from Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 39 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Birchgrove Dental Practice (1.8 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Cyncoed list clear aligners, the nearest 1.2 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cyncoed are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, 1.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cyncoed
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Orthodontist in Cyncoed: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Cyncoed understand their options before committing to an appointment. The information here applies just as well to nearby parts of Cardiff.
Nearby location pages
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Llanedeyrn, Pentwyn, Pen-y-lan, Roath Park, Lisvane, and Plasnewyd may also help.
Cyncoed in context
Cyncoed's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Census data puts 16.7% of Cyncoed's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cyncoed, 9.4% of the 1,535 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Cyncoed has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Cyncoed among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cyncoed is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 2 miles away.
Local treatment availability around Cyncoed
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cyncoed itself. The nearest we do hold are Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about a mile away; North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre, about a mile away; and Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about a mile away.
About Cyncoed
Heading north-east for around 1 km brings you to Pentwyn, the closest linked location.
All Orthodontic Options in Cyncoed Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Cyncoed offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Treatment Options in Cyncoed — Local Context
Practices serving Cyncoed differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. Cyncoed is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. 16.7% of Cyncoed's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cyncoed, 9.4% of the 1,535 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Cyncoed has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Cyncoed among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cyncoed is about 2 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Cyncoed. The nearest we do hold are Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about a mile away; North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre, about a mile away; and Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about a mile away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Cyncoed
Many people in Cyncoed delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Cyncoed
- 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?
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Cyncoed runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cyncoed. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cyncoed
This section helps connect Cyncoed, Cardiff to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Llanedeyrn, Pentwyn, Pen-y-lan, Roath Park, Lisvane, and Plasnewyd.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Cyncoed
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cyncoed often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cyncoed?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cyncoed is Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (1.4 miles) and Crocodile Orthodontics (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cyncoed?
Our register has 18 practices within 5 miles of Cyncoed, 39 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cyncoed?
The nearest practice to Cyncoed that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 1.2 miles to the north-west. Others nearby include North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (1.4 miles) and Birchgrove Dental Practice (1.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cyncoed, Cardiff?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cyncoed, Cardiff?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.