Orthodontic practices near Roath
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Roath, 32 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, 0.4 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 0.4 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 0.5 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 1.0 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 1.1 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 1.2 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 1.7 miles west | – | – | – | 4.6 (63 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.4 miles south; the next are Rhiwbina (2.6 miles north) and Thornhill (2.7 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.4 miles south |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 2.6 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.7 miles north |
| Penarth | 2 | 3.7 miles south |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 4.2 miles south-west |
| Radyr | 1 | 5.0 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 Roath
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), 2.8 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 2.8 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 8.5 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 1.9 miles north-west |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 7.3 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Roath 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 8.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,995 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 3.1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 41.6% aged 16 to 24 and 36.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 45.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 14,884 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 16.9% 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 | 8th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 96% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 3.1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 2 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Andrew Thomas Dental Care, Cardiff — under a mile Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 3 miles Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 61 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | CF24 |
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 Roath
The nearest practice to Roath is Andrew Thomas Dental Care 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 32 practices, and within 20 there are 61.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (1.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Roath list clear aligners, the nearest under a mile 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 Roath are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrew Thomas Dental Care 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 2 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Roath
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Orthodontist in Roath: People exploring braces and clear aligners in Roath often want a better starting point than a generic directory result. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Cardiff.
What we know about practices near Roath
There is no orthodontist on our records in Roath itself. The nearest recorded are Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 3 miles away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about 3 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
Related pages for Adamsdown, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Pen-y-lan, Plasnewyd, and Blackweir are worth a look if you want to widen your search beyond this area.
What official data says about Roath
By ONS classification, Roath falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Roath has a smaller share of children than most areas — 8.7% of residents are under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 3.1% of the 1,995 residents in Roath's census neighbourhood, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Roath has 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Roath sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Roath is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 2 miles away.
Where Roath sits locally
The nearest other location we cover is Cathays Park, under 1 km to the west.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Roath
The orthodontic landscape in Roath offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. 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.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Roath
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Roath — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
The Orthodontic Journey in Roath
Starting orthodontic treatment in Roath can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Roath
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Roath. Roath's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Roath. Census data puts only 8.7% of Roath's population at under 16, below the typical share. In the census neighbourhood around Roath, 3.1% of the 1,995 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 20 orthodontic practices within five miles, Roath is better served than 99% of towns in Wales. Roath falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. The nearest university dental hospital to Roath is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 2 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 Roath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Roath
These local links are here for anyone comparing Roath, Cardiff against nearby alternatives. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Adamsdown, Cathays Park, Cardiff, Pen-y-lan, Plasnewyd, and Blackweir.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Roath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Roath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roath is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, about 0.4 miles to the south. The next closest are Park Place Dental Practice (0.5 miles) and Cardiff Bay Dental (1.0 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roath?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Roath, 32 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Roath?
The nearest practice to Roath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, about 0.4 miles to the south. Others nearby include Cathedral Orthodontics (1.1 miles) and Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (1.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Roath, Cardiff?
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 Roath, Cardiff?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.