Orthodontic practices near Llantwit Fardre
On our practice register: 5 practices within 5 miles of Llantwit Fardre, 32 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, 3.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 3.1 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 3.9 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 3.9 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 4.1 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 4.5 miles north-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 5.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.8 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 6.2 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (294 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Llantwit Fardre with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Radyr, 3.1 miles east; the next are Caerphilly (3.9 miles east) and Pontypridd (3.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Radyr | 1 | 3.1 miles east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 3.9 miles east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 3.9 miles north |
| Cardiff | 12 | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 6.2 miles east |
| Thornhill | 2 | 6.4 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Llantwit Fardre
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), 6.2 miles south-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 5.8 miles north-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 6.2 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 9.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Llantwit Fardre at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg 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 |
| Population | 3,992 |
| Residents under 16 | 15.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,215 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 231 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 62nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.1 miles away, closer than 74% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre, Radyr — 3 miles Smart Smiles, Caerphilly — 4 miles Taf Dental, Pontypridd — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 62 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CF38 |
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 Llantwit Fardre
Llantwit Fardre is 3.1 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 32 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birchgrove Dental Practice (6.2 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 15 of the practices around Llantwit Fardre list clear aligners, the nearest 3.9 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 Llantwit Fardre are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, 3.9 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 Llantwit Fardre
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Orthodontist in Llantwit Fardre: People weighing up braces or aligners in Llantwit Fardre can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Llantwit Fardre — a small town with a population of around 3,992 — is covered on this page specifically.
Nearby location pages
Related pages for Efail Isaf, Dyffryn Dowlats, Rhiwsaeson, Church Village, Ton-Teg, and Tynant are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
Useful local orthodontic context for Llantwit Fardre
There is no orthodontist on our records in Llantwit Fardre itself. The nearest we do hold are South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 3 miles away; Smart Smiles in Caerphilly, about 4 miles away; and Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 4 miles away.
About Llantwit Fardre
Llantwit Fardre is home to around 3,992 people, classing it as a small town within Rhondda Cynon Taf. Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Efail Isaf, the closest linked location.
Llantwit Fardre in context
Llantwit Fardre — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Llantwit Fardre's under-16 share sits at 15.4%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Llantwit Fardre, 7.3% of the 1,215 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Llantwit Fardre has 5 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 82% of towns in Wales. Llantwit Fardre's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llantwit Fardre is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatments in Llantwit Fardre
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Llantwit Fardre can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
Start with a consultation — most orthodontists in Llantwit Fardre offer a free or low-cost initial assessment. Avoid choosing treatment based on advertising before understanding what your teeth actually need. If discretion is your top priority, aligners or ceramic/lingual braces are the shortlist. If budget is primary and you meet NHS criteria, metal braces deliver excellent outcomes at minimal cost.
The Orthodontic Journey in Llantwit Fardre
Many people in Llantwit Fardre delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Llantwit Fardre
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Llantwit Fardre — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Classified by ONS as smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Llantwit Fardre sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 15.4% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.3% of the 1,215 residents in Llantwit Fardre's census neighbourhood, close to the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (5), Llantwit Fardre has more choice than 82% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Llantwit Fardre among Wales's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Llantwit Fardre is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Llantwit Fardre. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Llantwit Fardre
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf alone. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Efail Isaf, Dyffryn Dowlats, Rhiwsaeson, Church Village, Ton-Teg, and Tynant.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Llantwit Fardre
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Llantwit Fardre often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Llantwit Fardre?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Llantwit Fardre is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 3.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Smart Smiles (3.9 miles) and Taf Dental (3.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Llantwit Fardre?
Our register has 5 practices within 5 miles of Llantwit Fardre, 32 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Llantwit Fardre?
The nearest practice to Llantwit Fardre that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Taf Dental in Pontypridd, about 3.9 miles to the north. Others nearby include Parklands Dental Practice (4.5 miles) and Birchgrove Dental Practice (6.2 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
A practical first step is to upload guided photos online so a clinician can review your teeth, bite, and alignment concerns before you arrange a visit.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.