Orthodontic practices near Leckwith
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Leckwith, 27 practices within 10 and 59 practices within 20. The closest is Super Smile Dental - Canton in Cardiff, 1.5 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 1.5 miles north | – | – | – | 4.6 (63 reviews) |
| Castle Court Dental CareDinas Powys | 1.8 miles south | – | – | – | 4.9 (111 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 1.9 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (940 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 1.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 1.9 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 2.0 miles north | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Wellwood Dentistry & AestheticsPenarth | 2.0 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.7 (31 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Leckwith with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 1.5 miles north; the next are Dinas Powys (1.8 miles south) and Penarth (2.0 miles south-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 1.5 miles north |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 1.8 miles south |
| Penarth | 2 | 2.0 miles south-east |
| Barry | 3 | 4.6 miles south-west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 4.6 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 4.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Leckwith
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), 1.9 miles north-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 10.2 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 3.6 miles north |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 4.6 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Leckwith 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: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 15.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,444 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 28.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 158 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 25th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Super Smile Dental - Canton, Cardiff — 2 miles Castle Court Dental Care, Dinas Powys — 2 miles Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics, Penarth — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 27 within 10 miles, 59 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 Leckwith
Leckwith is 1.5 miles from Super Smile Dental - Canton in Cardiff, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 27 practices, and within 20 there are 59.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (3.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Leckwith list clear aligners, the nearest 1.9 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 Leckwith are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, 1.9 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 Leckwith
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Orthodontist in Leckwith: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Leckwith understand their options before committing to an appointment. It can also help if you are comparing treatment across nearby parts of Vale of Glamorgan.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Michaelston-le-Pit, Grangetown Community, Penarth Moors, Cogan, Dinas Powys, and Murch are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Leckwith in context
Leckwith's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Leckwith falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Census data puts 15.7% of Leckwith's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,444 residents in Leckwith's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Leckwith has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. Leckwith's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leckwith is about 3 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
What we know about practices near Leckwith
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Leckwith. The closest on record are Super Smile Dental - Canton in Cardiff, about 2 miles away; Castle Court Dental Care in Dinas Powys, about 2 miles away; and Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics in Penarth, about 2 miles away.
Local context for Leckwith
Just around 1 km south-west, Michaelston-le-Pit is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
All Orthodontic Options in Leckwith Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Leckwith can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Leckwith
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Leckwith
Orthodontic treatment in Leckwith is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Leckwith
Practices serving Leckwith differ in what they offer, from brace type to appointment availability. By ONS classification, Leckwith falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Leckwith's under-16 share sits at 15.7%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.8% of the 1,444 residents in Leckwith's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Leckwith has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Leckwith sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Leckwith is about 3 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Leckwith. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Leckwith
This page supports early-stage orthodontic research for people exploring treatment in Leckwith, Vale of Glamorgan. You can also browse nearby location pages including Michaelston-le-Pit, Grangetown Community, Penarth Moors, Cogan, Dinas Powys, and Murch.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Leckwith
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Leckwith often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Leckwith?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Leckwith is Super Smile Dental - Canton in Cardiff, about 1.5 miles to the north. The next closest are Castle Court Dental Care (1.8 miles) and Cathedral Orthodontics (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Leckwith?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Leckwith, 27 practices within 10 miles and 59 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Leckwith?
The nearest practice to Leckwith that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff, about 1.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry (1.9 miles) and Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Leckwith, 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 Leckwith, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.