Orthodontic practices near Gibbons Down
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Gibbons Down, 26 practices within 10 and 58 practices within 20. The closest is The Waterfront Dental Surgery in Barry, 1.3 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 1.3 miles south | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 1.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 1.9 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 2.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Wellwood Dentistry & AestheticsPenarth | 3.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
| Smile Studio PenarthPenarth | 3.9 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (92 reviews) |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 4.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (940 reviews) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 4.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 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 Gibbons Down with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Barry, 1.3 miles south; the next are Dinas Powys (2.4 miles north-east) and Penarth (3.6 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Barry | 3 | 1.3 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 2.4 miles north-east |
| Penarth | 2 | 3.6 miles east |
| Cardiff | 12 | 4.5 miles north |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 7.8 miles north |
| Radyr | 1 | 7.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Gibbons Down
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), 4.5 miles north.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 4.5 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 6.8 miles north |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 1.4 miles west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 8.2 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Gibbons Down 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) | Urban: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 22.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,237 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 31.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 31.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,189 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 27.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 91% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.3 miles away, closer than 88% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Waterfront Dental Surgery, Barry — 1 miles Castle Court Dental Care, Dinas Powys — 2 miles Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics, Penarth — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 26 within 10 miles, 58 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 Gibbons Down
The nearest practice to Gibbons Down is The Waterfront Dental Surgery in Barry, 1.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 26 practices, and within 20 there are 58.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: The Waterfront Dental Surgery (1.3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (6.8 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Gibbons Down list clear aligners, the nearest 1.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Gibbons Down are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Advance Dental Care in Barry, 1.4 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Gibbons Down
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Orthodontist in Gibbons Down: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Gibbons Down understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Vale of Glamorgan.
Widen your local search
Related pages for Cadoxton, Merthyr Dyfan, Palmerstown, Barry Dock, Saint Andrews Major, and Barry are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Local provider signals in Gibbons Down
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Gibbons Down. The nearest we do hold are The Waterfront Dental Surgery in Barry, about a mile away; Castle Court Dental Care in Dinas Powys, about 2 miles away; and Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics in Penarth, about 4 miles away.
Area profile for Gibbons Down
Classified by ONS as urban: Further from a major town or city, Gibbons Down sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 22.8% of Gibbons Down's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,237 residents in the neighbourhood around Gibbons Down, 9% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Gibbons Down has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in Wales. Gibbons Down 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 Gibbons Down is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away.
Gibbons Down at a glance
Heading north for under 1 km brings you to Cadoxton, the closest linked location.
Orthodontic Treatments in Gibbons Down
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Gibbons Down has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Gibbons Down — Local Context
Provision in Gibbons Down varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. By ONS classification, Gibbons Down falls under urban: Further from a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Gibbons Down falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. 22.8% of Gibbons Down's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9% of the 1,237 residents in Gibbons Down's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. With 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, Gibbons Down is better served than 91% of towns in Wales. Gibbons Down's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Gibbons Down is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away. There is no orthodontist on our records in Gibbons Down itself. The nearest recorded are The Waterfront Dental Surgery in Barry, about a mile away; Castle Court Dental Care in Dinas Powys, about 2 miles away; and Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics in Penarth, about 4 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Gibbons Down
Many people in Gibbons Down 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.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Gibbons Down 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 Gibbons Down. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Gibbons Down
This part of the page places Gibbons Down, Vale of Glamorgan in context alongside the towns and areas around it. Nearby pages covering Cadoxton, Merthyr Dyfan, Palmerstown, Barry Dock, Saint Andrews Major, and Barry may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Gibbons Down
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Gibbons Down often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Gibbons Down?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Gibbons Down is The Waterfront Dental Surgery in Barry, about 1.3 miles to the south. The next closest are Advance Dental Care (1.4 miles) and Holton Dental Centre (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Gibbons Down?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Gibbons Down, 26 practices within 10 miles and 58 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Gibbons Down?
The nearest practice to Gibbons Down that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Advance Dental Care in Barry, about 1.4 miles to the west. Others nearby include Holton Dental Centre (1.9 miles) and Smile Studio Penarth (3.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Gibbons Down, Vale of Glamorgan?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Gibbons Down, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.