Orthodontic practices near Monknash
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Monknash; 7 practices within 10 and 39 practices within 20. The closest is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 5.2 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 5.2 miles north-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.3 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 5.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 7.4 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 7.7 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 8.5 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 Monknash with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cowbridge, 5.2 miles north-east; the next are Bridgend (5.8 miles north) and Coity (7.4 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge | 3 | 5.2 miles north-east |
| Bridgend | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Coity | 3 | 7.4 miles north |
| Barry | 3 | 11.2 miles east |
| Cardiff | 11 | 14.3 miles east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 14.7 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Monknash
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), 14.3 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 14.3 miles east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 16.4 miles north-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 11.2 miles east |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 5.0 (157 reviews) | 5.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Monknash 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 | 97th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 5.2 miles away, closer than 60% 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 — 16 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 5 miles ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 6 miles The Smile Dentist, Coity — 7 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, 39 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 Monknash
The nearest practice to Monknash is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 5.2 miles away. Treatment usually needs a visit every six to ten weeks, so it is worth choosing a practice whose journey you can sustain and asking how many appointments can be combined. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 39.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (5.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (16.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 15 of the practices around Monknash list clear aligners, the nearest 5.2 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 Monknash are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, 5.2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Monknash 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 140 to 270 miles and 3 to 7 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £65 to £120 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 80 to 140 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 Monknash
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Orthodontist in Monknash: This page was put together for people in Monknash who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Monknash or another part of Vale of Glamorgan.
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Local orthodontic signals in Monknash
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Monknash itself. The closest on record are Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5 miles away; ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 6 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 7 miles away.
About Monknash
The nearest other location we cover is Marcross, around 1 km to the south.
Area profile for Monknash
Monknash is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Monknash falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Monknash has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.1% of the 1,705 residents in Monknash's census neighbourhood, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Monknash has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 5 miles away. Monknash'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 Monknash is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 16 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Monknash Explained
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Monknash
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Monknash
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Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Monknash
Provision in Monknash varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Monknash is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Monknash sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Monknash's under-16 share, 13.3%, is below the typical level. Census 2021 counts 1,705 residents in the neighbourhood around Monknash, 5.1% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. People in Monknash usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 5 miles away. Monknash's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Monknash is about 16 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 Monknash. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Monknash
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Frequently Asked Questions in Monknash
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Monknash often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Monknash?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Monknash is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. The next closest are COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.2 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (5.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Monknash?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Monknash, 7 practices within 10 miles and 39 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Cowbridge, 5.2 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Monknash?
The nearest practice to Monknash that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 5.2 miles to the north-east. Others nearby include COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (5.2 miles) and Y Bont Faen Dental Centre (5.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Monknash, 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 Monknash, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. Braces and aligners can be compared more effectively once the case itself has been reviewed.