Orthodontic practices near Rumney
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Rumney, 38 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, 2.0 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRECardiff | 2.0 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Super Smile Dental - PontprennauThornhill | 2.0 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 2.7 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 3.0 miles south-west | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 3.1 miles south-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 3.1 miles north-west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 3.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 3.2 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Rumney with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 2.0 miles north; the next are Thornhill (2.0 miles north-west) and Rhiwbina (3.2 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 2.0 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.0 miles north-west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 3.2 miles west |
| Penarth | 2 | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Radyr | 1 | 6.3 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Rumney
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), 5.3 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 5.3 miles west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 8.3 miles north-west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 3.4 miles west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Rumney 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 | 27.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,415 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 9.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.9% aged 16 to 24 and 31.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 27.5% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,246 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 24.2% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 15 practices, more than 97% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 49th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 2.0 miles away, closer than 82% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 9.3% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, Cardiff — 2 miles Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau, Thornhill — 2 miles Crocodile Orthodontics, Rhiwbina — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 38 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 Rumney
Rumney is 2 miles from THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birchgrove Dental Practice (3.4 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Rumney list clear aligners, the nearest 2.7 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Rumney are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, 2 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Rumney
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Orthodontist in Rumney: Before booking anything in Rumney, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It connects local orthodontic research in Rumney with the wider Cardiff area.
What local practice data suggests in Rumney
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Rumney. The nearest we do hold are THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 2 miles away; Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau in Thornhill, about 2 miles away; and Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 3 miles away.
A quick look at Rumney
Heading south for around 1 km brings you to Pwll-Mawr, the closest linked location.
Widen your local search
You can also compare treatment pages for Llanrumney Community, Pwll-Mawr, Saint Mellons, Llanrumney, Llanedeyrn Village, and Tremorfa if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Rumney
Rumney is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Rumney skews family-heavy: 27.3% of residents are under 16, above the typical share. Census 2021 counts 1,415 residents in the neighbourhood around Rumney, 9.3% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Rumney is better served than 97% of towns in Wales. Rumney's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Rumney is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
The Orthodontic Journey in Rumney
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Rumney helps you ask the right questions. 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 Rumney
What's available in Rumney depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. By ONS classification, Rumney falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Rumney. With 27.3% of residents under 16, Rumney has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 9.3% of the 1,415 residents in Rumney's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Rumney is better served than 97% of towns in Wales. Rumney's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Rumney is about 3 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Rumney Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Rumney has the full spectrum of options. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Rumney
No single treatment wins on every measure — this narrows things down to what matters most for your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Rumney. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Rumney
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Rumney, Cardiff with surrounding locations. You can keep exploring with related pages for Llanrumney Community, Pwll-Mawr, Saint Mellons, Llanrumney, Llanedeyrn Village, and Tremorfa.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Rumney
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Rumney often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Rumney?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Rumney is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 2.0 miles to the north. The next closest are Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau (2.0 miles) and Andrew Thomas Dental Care (2.7 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Rumney?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Rumney, 38 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Rumney?
The nearest practice to Rumney that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 2.0 miles to the north. Others nearby include Andrew Thomas Dental Care (2.7 miles) and Cedars Dental Cardiff (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Rumney, Cardiff?
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 Rumney, Cardiff?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.