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Orthodontic practices near Dimlands

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Dimlands, 10 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 4.2 miles north-east.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge4.2 miles north-east✓✓✓4.9 (40 reviews)
Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge4.2 miles north-east✓✓✓5.0 (157 reviews)
COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge4.2 miles north-east✓–––
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend7.2 miles north-west✓–––
The Smile DentistCoity7.8 miles north–––3.0 (2 reviews)
Compton HouseCoity8.1 miles north✓––4.2 (83 reviews)
Advance Dental CareBarry9.0 miles east✓✓✓5.0 (278 reviews)
Holton Dental CentreBarry9.2 miles east✓✓✓4.6 (16 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Dimlands with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cowbridge, 4.2 miles north-east; the next are Bridgend (7.2 miles north-west) and Coity (7.8 miles north).

PlacePracticesNearest
Cowbridge34.2 miles north-east
Bridgend17.2 miles north-west
Coity37.8 miles north
Barry39.0 miles east
Cardiff1112.5 miles north-east
Dinas Powys112.6 miles east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Dimlands

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), 12.5 miles north-east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff5.0 (940 reviews)12.5 miles north-east
Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff5.0 (294 reviews)14.7 miles north-east
Advance Dental CareBarry5.0 (278 reviews)9.0 miles east
Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill5.0 (198 reviews)15.8 miles north-east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Dimlands at a Glance

NationWales
Council areaVale of Glamorgan
NHS dental servicesCardiff and Vale University Health Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course
Area type (ONS)Urban: Further from a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Wales
Residents under 1613.3% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents1,705 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally21.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre83 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales
Access within Vale of Glamorgan87th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared4.2 miles away, closer than 66% of towns in Wales
Aged 10 to 15 vs county5.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan
Nearest university dental hospitalUniversity Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 15 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesCowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 4 miles
ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 7 miles
The Smile Dentist, Coity — 8 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles10 within 10 miles, 40 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 Dimlands

Dimlands is 4.2 miles from Cowbridge Dental Specialists, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 10 practices, and within 20 there are 40.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (14.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Dimlands list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 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 Dimlands are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 4.2 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 Dimlands

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Research orthodontic options in Dimlands

Orthodontist in Dimlands: Before booking anything in Dimlands, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Vale of Glamorgan.

Area profile for Dimlands

By ONS classification, Dimlands falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. Dimlands sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.3% of residents under 16, Dimlands skews toward an older population. Census 2021 counts 1,705 residents in the neighbourhood around Dimlands, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Dimlands has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Dimlands among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Dimlands is about 15 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.

Dimlands in numbers

Just under 1 km east, Llantwit Major is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.

Nearby location pages

You can continue browsing related location pages including Llantwit Major, West-end Town, Sigingstone, Llanmaes, Saint Donats, and Boverton if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.

What we know about practices near Dimlands

There is no orthodontist on our records in Dimlands itself. The closest on record are Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 4 miles away; ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 7 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 8 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatments in Dimlands

Patients in Dimlands have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. 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.

Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Dimlands

Every mainstream option is available to patients in Dimlands — 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 Dimlands

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Dimlands helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.

Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Dimlands

Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Dimlands — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Dimlands's ONS geography type is urban: Further from a major town or city. Dimlands sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts only 13.3% of Dimlands's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,705 residents in Dimlands's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Dimlands has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. Dimlands's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Dimlands is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 15 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Dimlands. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Dimlands

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Dimlands often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Dimlands?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Dimlands is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 4.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (4.2 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (4.2 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Dimlands?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Dimlands, 10 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Dimlands?

The nearest practice to Dimlands that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 4.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (4.2 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (4.2 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Dimlands, Vale of Glamorgan?

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 Dimlands, Vale of Glamorgan?

Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.

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TitleDimlands, Vale of Glamorgan Smile Straightening
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified10 October 2026
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