Orthodontic practices near Splot
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Splot, 32 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Cardiff Bay Dental, 1.6 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiff Bay DentalCardiff | 1.6 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (33 reviews) |
| Andrew Thomas Dental CareCardiff | 1.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (76 reviews) |
| Park Place Dental PracticeCardiff | 1.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.9 (775 reviews) |
| Cathedral OrthodonticsCardiff | 2.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 3.7 (51 reviews) |
| RetiredCardiff | 2.8 miles west | – | – | – | 5.0 (1 review) |
| Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial AestheticsCardiff | 2.9 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (59 reviews) |
| Cathedral Dental ClinicCardiff | 3.0 miles west | – | – | – | 4.5 (198 reviews) |
| Super Smile Dental - CantonCardiff | 3.3 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 Splot with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cardiff, 1.6 miles west; the next are Penarth (3.6 miles south-west) and Thornhill (3.9 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | 12 | 1.6 miles west |
| Penarth | 2 | 3.6 miles south-west |
| Thornhill | 2 | 3.9 miles north |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 4.1 miles north-west |
| Dinas Powys | 1 | 4.7 miles south-west |
| Radyr | 1 | 6.8 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 Splot
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), 4.5 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 4.5 miles west |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 3.7 miles north-west |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 8.2 miles south-west |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 4.1 miles north-west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Splot 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 | 22.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,503 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 11.6% aged 16 to 24 and 45.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 22.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 878 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 14.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 19 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Cardiff | 42nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 85% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.8% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Cardiff Bay Dental, Cardiff — 2 miles Smile Studio Penarth, Penarth — 4 miles Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau, Thornhill — 4 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 32 within 10 miles, 60 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 Splot
Splot is 1.6 miles from Cardiff Bay Dental, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 32 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (2.9 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (3.7 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 16 of the practices around Splot list clear aligners, the nearest 1.7 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 Splot are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, 1.7 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 Splot
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Orthodontist in Splot: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Splot? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Cardiff.
Splot in numbers
The nearest other location we cover is Pengam, under 1 km to the north.
More local pages to browse
You can carry on your local research by browsing related pages for Pengam, East Moors, Tremorfa, Pwll-Mawr, Atlantic Wharf, and Castle Community.
Practice signals around Splot
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Splot. The nearest recorded are Cardiff Bay Dental, about 2 miles away; Smile Studio Penarth, about 4 miles away; and Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau in Thornhill, about 4 miles away.
The local picture in Splot
Officially, Splot is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Splot. 22.6% of Splot's population is under 16 — noticeably family-heavy by Census figures. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,503 residents in Splot's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Splot is better served than 99% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Splot among Wales's more deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Splot is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Splot
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Splot has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.
Orthodontic Options at a Glance in Splot
Every mainstream option is available to patients in Splot — the right one depends on your case, budget and how visible you're willing for it to be during treatment.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Splot
Many people in Splot delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Making Treatment Go Smoothly in Splot
- Don't skip adjustment visits — each one keeps the plan on schedule; missing them just adds time later.
- Step up your cleaning routine — brackets and wires trap plaque, so interdental brushes and fluoride mouthwash matter more than usual.
- Aligner wear time is non-negotiable — under 20–22 hours a day and the plan slips, sometimes needing extra refinement trays.
- Report breakages same-day — a loose bracket or broken wire left unaddressed can undo weeks of progress.
- Retainers start the moment treatment ends — this is the single biggest factor in whether the result actually lasts.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Splot
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Splot. Splot — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dentistry. With 22.6% of residents under 16, Splot has an above-average share of children. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.8% of the 1,503 residents in Splot's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Splot has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Splot sits among the more deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Splot is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 3 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 Splot. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Splot
If you are researching orthodontic treatment in and around Splot, Cardiff, these local links help you keep browsing. You can also browse nearby location pages including Pengam, East Moors, Tremorfa, Pwll-Mawr, Atlantic Wharf, and Castle Community.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Splot
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Splot often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Splot?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Splot is Cardiff Bay Dental, about 1.6 miles to the west. The next closest are Andrew Thomas Dental Care (1.7 miles) and Park Place Dental Practice (1.9 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Splot?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Splot, 32 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Splot?
The nearest practice to Splot that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Andrew Thomas Dental Care in Cardiff, about 1.7 miles to the west. Others nearby include Cathedral Orthodontics (2.8 miles) and Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics (2.9 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Splot, Cardiff?
A guided photo assessment is often the easiest starting point because it helps move broad research into something more specific.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Splot, Cardiff?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.