Orthodontic practices near Saint Mellons
On our practice register: 15 practices within 5 miles of Saint Mellons, 38 practices within 10 and 62 practices within 20. The closest is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, 1.4 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRECardiff | 1.4 miles north | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Super Smile Dental - PontprennauThornhill | 1.4 miles north-west | – | – | – | 4.7 (73 reviews) |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 3.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 3.1 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Cardiff Orthodontic LaboratoryRhiwbina | 3.1 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 3.2 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 3.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 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 Saint Mellons with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 1.4 miles north; the next are Thornhill (1.4 miles north-west) and Rhiwbina (3.1 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 1.4 miles north |
| Thornhill | 2 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 3.1 miles west |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 5.7 miles north-west |
| Penarth | 2 | 6.2 miles south |
| Radyr | 1 | 6.2 miles west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Saint Mellons
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), 5.6 miles south-west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 5.6 miles south-west |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 7.7 miles north-west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 3.5 miles west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 2.9 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Saint Mellons 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 | 19.8% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,708 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.4% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.1% aged 16 to 24 and 30.4% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 28.7% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 4,635 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 25.5% 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 | 37th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 87% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.4% 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 — 1 miles Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau, Thornhill — 1 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 Saint Mellons
The nearest practice to Saint Mellons is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 38 practices, and within 20 there are 62.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Birchgrove Dental Practice (3.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Saint Mellons list clear aligners, the nearest 2.9 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 Saint Mellons are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, 1.4 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 Saint Mellons
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Pages for Llanrumney Community, Llanrumney, Rumney, Llanedeyrn Village, Pwll-Mawr, and Pontprennau follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.
What we know about practices near Saint Mellons
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Saint Mellons. The nearest recorded are THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about a mile away; Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau in Thornhill, about a mile away; and Crocodile Orthodontics in Rhiwbina, about 3 miles away.
What official data says about Saint Mellons
Officially, Saint Mellons is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Saint Mellons falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Census data puts 19.8% of Saint Mellons's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Saint Mellons, 7.4% of the 1,708 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Saint Mellons is better served than 97% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Saint Mellons among Wales's more deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Saint Mellons is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away.
Where Saint Mellons sits locally
Just under 1 km north, Llanrumney Community is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Saint Mellons
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Saint Mellons can feel overwhelming at first. 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.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Saint Mellons
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The Orthodontic Journey in Saint Mellons
Many people in Saint Mellons delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. 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.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Saint Mellons
Not every practice near Saint Mellons offers the same treatments, so it's worth checking what each one covers. Saint Mellons is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Saint Mellons's under-16 share sits at 19.8%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Saint Mellons, 7.4% of the 1,708 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 15 orthodontic practices within five miles, Saint Mellons is better served than 97% of towns in Wales. Saint Mellons's deprivation ranking places it in a more deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Saint Mellons is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 3 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Saint Mellons. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Saint Mellons
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Saint Mellons, Cardiff with surrounding locations. For a broader comparison, pages for Llanrumney Community, Llanrumney, Rumney, Llanedeyrn Village, Pwll-Mawr, and Pontprennau follow the same format.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Saint Mellons
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Saint Mellons often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Saint Mellons?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Saint Mellons is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 1.4 miles to the north. The next closest are Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau (1.4 miles) and Cedars Dental Cardiff (2.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Saint Mellons?
Our register has 15 practices within 5 miles of Saint Mellons, 38 practices within 10 miles and 62 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Saint Mellons?
The nearest practice to Saint Mellons that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE in Cardiff, about 1.4 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cedars Dental Cardiff (2.9 miles) and North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (3.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Saint Mellons, Cardiff?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Saint Mellons, Cardiff?
Yes. A case-specific comparison is more useful than a general one, and an online assessment can provide that.