Orthodontic practices near Roath Park
On our practice register: 20 practices within 5 miles of Roath Park, 36 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, 0.8 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 0.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (294 reviews) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 1.2 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 1.2 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Cardiff Orthodontic LaboratoryRhiwbina | 1.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 1.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 1.7 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 1.8 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Roath Park with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 0.8 miles west; the next are Rhiwbina (1.2 miles north-west) and Thornhill (1.3 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 0.8 miles west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 1.2 miles north-west |
| Thornhill | 2 | 1.3 miles north |
| Radyr | 1 | 3.9 miles north-west |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 4.8 miles north |
| Penarth | 2 | 5.0 miles south |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Roath Park
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), 3.0 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 3.0 miles south-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 7.1 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 0.8 miles west |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 8.1 miles south-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Roath Park 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 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,044 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.5% aged 16 to 24 and 35.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 23.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,053 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 18 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 18th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.8 miles away, closer than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — under a mile |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Birchgrove Dental Practice, Cardiff — under a mile Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 1 miles Cedars Dental Cardiff, Thornhill — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 36 within 10 miles, 62 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 Roath Park
Roath Park has an orthodontic practice almost on its doorstep: Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff is under a mile away, so appointments, repairs and retainer checks can fit around the school or working day. Within 10 miles there are 36 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birchgrove Dental Practice (under a mile) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 16 of the practices around Roath Park 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 Park are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, under a mile away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Roath Park
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Orthodontist in Roath Park: Before booking anything in Roath Park, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It is a useful starting point whether you search from Roath Park or another part of Cardiff.
Roath Park at a glance
The nearest other location we cover is Plasnewyd, around 1 km to the south.
What we know about practices near Roath Park
There is no orthodontist on our records in Roath Park itself. The nearest we do hold are Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about a mile away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about a mile away.
Nearby location pages
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Plasnewyd, Cathays Park, Blackweir, Cathays, Cyncoed, and Maendy.
The local picture in Roath Park
ONS classifies Roath Park as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Roath Park falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Roath Park's under-16 share sits at 14.1%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.7% of the 1,044 residents in Roath Park's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (18), Roath Park has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Roath Park among Wales's less deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Roath Park is under a mile from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Roath Park
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Roath Park has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Roath Park — Local Context
Orthodontic practices in and around Roath Park vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Roath Park sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Roath Park, 5.7% of the 1,044 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Roath Park has 18 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 99% of towns in Wales. Roath Park's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Roath Park is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, under a mile away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. There is no orthodontist on our records in Roath Park itself. The nearest recorded are Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away; Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about a mile away; and Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill, about a mile away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
The Orthodontic Journey in Roath Park
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Roath Park helps you ask the right questions. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
From First Photo to Finished Smile in Roath Park
Treatment in Roath Park runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Roath Park. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Roath Park
These local links are here for anyone comparing Roath Park, Cardiff against nearby alternatives. For a broader comparison, pages for Plasnewyd, Cathays Park, Blackweir, Cathays, Cyncoed, and Maendy follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Roath Park
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Roath Park often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Roath Park?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Roath Park is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 0.8 miles to the west. The next closest are North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (1.2 miles) and Crocodile Orthodontics (1.2 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Roath Park?
Our register has 20 practices within 5 miles of Roath Park, 36 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Roath Park?
The nearest practice to Roath Park that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 0.8 miles to the west. Others nearby include North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (1.2 miles) and Cedars Dental Cardiff (1.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Roath Park, 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 Park, Cardiff?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.