Orthodontic practices near Picketston
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Picketston, 11 practices within 10 and 40 practices within 20. The closest is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, 2.8 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 2.8 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 3.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 6.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (278 reviews) |
| Holton Dental CentreBarry | 6.7 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (16 reviews) |
| The Waterfront Dental SurgeryBarry | 7.5 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.0 (39 reviews) |
| The Smile DentistCoity | 7.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 7.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Picketston with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cowbridge, 2.8 miles north; the next are Barry (6.4 miles east) and Coity (7.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cowbridge | 3 | 2.8 miles north |
| Barry | 3 | 6.4 miles east |
| Coity | 3 | 7.6 miles north |
| Bridgend | 1 | 8.2 miles north-west |
| Cardiff | 11 | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 10.0 miles east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Picketston
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), 9.8 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 9.8 miles north-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 12.1 miles north-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 6.4 miles east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 13.3 miles north-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Picketston 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 | 22.9% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,816 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 10.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7% aged 16 to 24 and 35% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 11.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 183 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.1% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 55th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.8 miles away, closer than 76% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 10.4% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 12 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Y Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 3 miles Advance Dental Care, Barry — 6 miles The Smile Dentist, Coity — 8 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 11 within 10 miles, 40 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 Picketston
The nearest practice to Picketston is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, 2.8 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 11 practices, and within 20 there are 40.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (12.1 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Picketston list clear aligners, the nearest 2.8 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 Picketston are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, 2.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 12 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Picketston
Vale of Glamorgan12 nearby locationsResearch orthodontic options in Picketston
Orthodontist in Picketston: This page was put together for people in Picketston who want more than a generic search result before choosing a treatment route. It connects local orthodontic research in Picketston with the wider Vale of Glamorgan area.
Picketston in context
Picketston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. 22.9% of Picketston's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Census 2021 counts 1,816 residents in the neighbourhood around Picketston, 10.4% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Picketston has 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 73% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Picketston among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Picketston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
What we know about practices near Picketston
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Picketston itself. The closest on record are Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 3 miles away; Advance Dental Care in Barry, about 6 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 8 miles away.
Local snapshot of Picketston
Just around 1 km north, Saint Mary Church is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
More local pages to browse
Related pages for Saint Mary Church, Flemingston, Llan-fair, Boverton, Eglwys-Brewis, and Llanmaes are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
All Orthodontic Options in Picketston Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Picketston offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Picketston — Local Context
What's available in Picketston depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Picketston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Picketston sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.9% of residents under 16, Picketston has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.4% of the 1,816 residents in Picketston's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Picketston has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. Picketston's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Picketston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Picketston itself. The nearest we do hold are Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 3 miles away; Advance Dental Care in Barry, about 6 miles away; and The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 8 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Picketston
Orthodontic treatment in Picketston is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Picketston
Not every practice near Picketston offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Picketston's ONS geography type is smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Picketston sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. With 22.9% of residents under 16, Picketston has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 10.4% of the 1,816 residents in Picketston's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Picketston is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. Picketston's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Picketston is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 12 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Picketston. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Picketston
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Picketston, Vale of Glamorgan with surrounding locations. If you're still deciding, related pages for Saint Mary Church, Flemingston, Llan-fair, Boverton, Eglwys-Brewis, and Llanmaes may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Picketston
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Picketston often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Picketston?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Picketston is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 2.8 miles to the north. The next closest are Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.0 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Picketston?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Picketston, 11 practices within 10 miles and 40 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Picketston?
The nearest practice to Picketston that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 2.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.0 miles) and COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.0 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Picketston, Vale of Glamorgan?
Beginning with an online photo review is usually quicker than arranging an in-person consultation for an initial opinion.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Picketston, Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.