Orthodontic practices near Marcross
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Marcross; 7 practices within 10 and 38 practices within 20. The closest is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 5.6 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 5.6 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.7 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 6.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 8.1 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 8.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 9.1 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 11.2 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Marcross with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cowbridge, 5.6 miles north-east; the next are Bridgend (6.4 miles north) and Coity (8.1 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge | 3 | 5.6 miles north-east |
| Bridgend | 1 | 6.4 miles north |
| Coity | 3 | 8.1 miles north |
| Barry | 3 | 11.2 miles east |
| Cardiff | 11 | 14.5 miles east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 14.8 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Marcross
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), 14.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 14.5 miles east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 16.6 miles north-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 5.7 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Marcross 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: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 13.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,705 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 21.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.2% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 9.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 83 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 99th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.6 miles away, closer than 58% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.1% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 17 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 6 miles ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 6 miles The Smile Dentist, Coity — 8 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 10 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 38 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 Marcross
From Marcross the nearest practice is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 5.6 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 38.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (5.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (16.6 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Marcross list clear aligners, the nearest 5.6 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 Marcross are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 5.6 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 17 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Marcross to Cowbridge Dental Specialists is roughly 10 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 290 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £130 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 9.7% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Marcross
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Practice data for Marcross
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Marcross itself. The nearest recorded are Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 6 miles away; ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 6 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 8 miles away.
Marcross in context
Marcross is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Marcross has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,705 residents in the neighbourhood around Marcross, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Marcross; the nearest is about 6 miles away. National deprivation data ranks Marcross among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Marcross is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 17 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
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Areas We Cover Around Marcross
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Frequently Asked Questions in Marcross
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Marcross often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Marcross?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Marcross is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. The next closest are COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.6 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (5.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Marcross?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Marcross, 7 practices within 10 miles and 38 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cowbridge, 5.6 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Marcross?
The nearest practice to Marcross that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5.6 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.6 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan?
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 Marcross, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.