Orthodontic practices near Forest Farm
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Forest Farm, 33 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, 1.1 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 1.1 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 2.3 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (294 reviews) |
| Cardiff Orthodontic LaboratoryRhiwbina | 2.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 2.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 2.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (940 reviews) |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 2.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 3.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Forest Farm with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Radyr, 1.1 miles north-west; the next are Cardiff (2.3 miles east) and Rhiwbina (2.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Radyr | 1 | 1.1 miles north-west |
| Cardiff | 12 | 2.3 miles east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 2.5 miles east |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.9 miles east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 3.5 miles north |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 5.3 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Forest Farm
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), 2.7 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 2.7 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 6.1 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 2.3 miles east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 7.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Forest Farm 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 17.5% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,633 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 30.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 36.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,200 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 28th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre, Radyr — 1 miles Birchgrove Dental Practice, Cardiff — 2 miles Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory, Rhiwbina — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 33 within 10 miles, 63 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 Forest Farm
Forest Farm is 1.1 miles from South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 33 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birchgrove Dental Practice (2.3 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Forest Farm list clear aligners, the nearest 2.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Forest Farm are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, 2.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Forest Farm
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Orthodontist in Forest Farm: If you are comparing teeth straightening options in Forest Farm, this page brings together treatment guidance, local browsing links, and clear next-step information. It is written to be useful for anyone researching treatment across Cardiff, not just Forest Farm.
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If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Radyr, Tongwynlais, Morganstown, Pentrebane, Pantmawr, and Taff's Well may also help.
What local practice data suggests in Forest Farm
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Forest Farm. The nearest recorded are South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about a mile away; Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 2 miles away; and Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away.
Area profile for Forest Farm
Forest Farm is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Forest Farm's under-16 share sits at 17.5%, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,633 residents in the neighbourhood around Forest Farm, 7.8% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Forest Farm has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. Forest Farm falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Forest Farm is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away.
Local context for Forest Farm
Radyr is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km west of Forest Farm.
All Orthodontic Options in Forest Farm Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Forest Farm offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Forest Farm
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Forest Farm — 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 Forest Farm
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Forest Farm 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Forest Farm 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 Forest Farm. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Forest Farm
If Forest Farm, Cardiff is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. Nearby pages covering Radyr, Tongwynlais, Morganstown, Pentrebane, Pantmawr, and Taff's Well may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Forest Farm
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Forest Farm often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Forest Farm?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Forest Farm is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 1.1 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Birchgrove Dental Practice (2.3 miles) and Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Forest Farm?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Forest Farm, 33 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Forest Farm?
The nearest practice to Forest Farm that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 2.3 miles to the east. Others nearby include North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (2.6 miles) and Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry (2.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Forest Farm, Cardiff?
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 Forest Farm, Cardiff?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.