Orthodontic practices near Pontcanna
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Pontcanna, 29 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, 0.1 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 0.1 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 0.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 0.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 0.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 0.6 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.6 (63 reviews) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 1.2 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 1.4 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 1.5 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Pontcanna with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.1 miles south-east; the next are Rhiwbina (2.5 miles north) and Thornhill (2.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.1 miles south-east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 2.5 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.7 miles north |
| Penarth | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 3.9 miles south |
| Radyr | 1 | 4.0 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Pontcanna
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), 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 1.6 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 8.2 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 1.5 miles north |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 6.4 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Pontcanna at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Cardiff |
| 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 11.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,592 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 4.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.6% aged 16 to 24 and 39.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 30.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,330 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 1st closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.1 miles away, closer than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 4.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 1 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cathedral Dental Clinic, Cardiff — under a mile Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 2 miles Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 within 10 miles, 61 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 Pontcanna
The nearest practice to Pontcanna is Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (under a mile) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (1.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Pontcanna list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Pontcanna are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics in Cardiff, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 1 mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Pontcanna
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Orthodontist in Pontcanna: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Pontcanna? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Pontcanna with the wider Cardiff area.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Blackweir, Cathays, Grangetown Community, Maendy, Cathays Park, and Llandaff.
Local orthodontic signals in Pontcanna
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Pontcanna itself. The nearest recorded are Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 3 miles away.
Pontcanna in numbers
Heading east for under 1 km brings you to Blackweir, the closest linked location.
Pontcanna in context
Officially, Pontcanna is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Pontcanna has a smaller share of children than most areas — 11.3% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 4.6% of the 1,592 residents in Pontcanna's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pontcanna is better served than 99% of towns in Wales. Pontcanna's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Pontcanna is about 1 mile from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
All Orthodontic Options in Pontcanna Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Pontcanna 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 Pontcanna
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Pontcanna
Orthodontic treatment in Pontcanna is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. 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 Pontcanna
Provision in Pontcanna varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Pontcanna — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census data puts only 11.3% of Pontcanna's population at under 16, below the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,592 residents in the neighbourhood around Pontcanna, 4.6% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Pontcanna is better served than 99% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Pontcanna sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Pontcanna is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 1 mile 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 Pontcanna. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Pontcanna
This part of the page places Pontcanna, Cardiff in context alongside the towns and areas around it. For a broader comparison, pages for Blackweir, Cathays, Grangetown Community, Maendy, Cathays Park, and Llandaff follow the same format.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Pontcanna
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Pontcanna often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Pontcanna?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Pontcanna is Cathedral Dental Clinic in Cardiff, about 0.1 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (0.3 miles) and Cathedral Orthodontics (0.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Pontcanna?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Pontcanna, 29 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Pontcanna?
The nearest practice to Pontcanna that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics in Cardiff, about 0.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Cathedral Orthodontics (0.4 miles) and Andrew Thomas Dental Care (1.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Pontcanna, Cardiff?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Pontcanna, Cardiff?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.