Orthodontic practices near St Mary Hill
On our practice register: 7 practices within 5 miles of St Mary Hill, 7 practices within 10 and 51 practices within 20. The closest is The Smile Dentist in Coity, 1.6 miles north.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Smile DentistCoity | 1.6 miles north | – | – | – | 3.0 (2 reviews) |
| Compton HouseCoity | 1.8 miles north | ✓ | – | – | 4.2 (83 reviews) |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (40 reviews) |
| ORTHODONTIC PRACTICEBridgend | 3.4 miles west | ✓ | – | – | – |
| COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge | 3.6 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (157 reviews) |
| Vale View Dental CareCoity | 4.4 miles north-west | ✓ | – | – | 4.8 (165 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 10.1 miles north-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to St Mary Hill with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Coity, 1.6 miles north; the next are Cowbridge (3.3 miles south-east) and Bridgend (3.4 miles west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Coity | 3 | 1.6 miles north |
| Cowbridge | 3 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Bridgend | 1 | 3.4 miles west |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 10.1 miles north-east |
| Radyr | 1 | 10.5 miles east |
| Barry | 3 | 10.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of St Mary Hill
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), 11.5 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 11.5 miles east |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 13.7 miles north-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 12.9 miles east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 10.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
St Mary Hill at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Vale of Glamorgan |
| 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) | Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 17.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,823 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.5% aged 16 to 24 and 24.3% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 66 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.9% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 89% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 30th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.6 miles away, closer than 85% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.3% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 13 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | The Smile Dentist, Coity — 2 miles Cowbridge Dental Specialists, Cowbridge — 3 miles ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE, Bridgend — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 7 within 10 miles, 51 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 St Mary Hill
St Mary Hill is 1.6 miles from The Smile Dentist in Coity, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 7 practices, and within 20 there are 51.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (1.6 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (12.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around St Mary Hill list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around St Mary Hill are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Compton House in Coity, 1.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 13 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In St Mary Hill
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Orthodontist in St Mary Hill: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in St Mary Hill understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Vale of Glamorgan.
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The local picture in St Mary Hill
St Mary Hill — smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dentistry. Census figures show 17.6% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around St Mary Hill, 7.3% of the 2,823 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. St Mary Hill has 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 89% of towns in Wales. St Mary Hill's deprivation ranking places it in a less deprived band than most of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to St Mary Hill is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 13 miles away.
Local context for St Mary Hill
The nearest other location we cover is Llangan, around 1 km to the south.
Local orthodontic signals in St Mary Hill
We hold no orthodontic practice records in St Mary Hill itself. The closest on record are The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 2 miles away; Cowbridge Dental Specialists, about 3 miles away; and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE in Bridgend, about 3 miles away.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in St Mary Hill
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, St Mary Hill has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in St Mary Hill
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How Orthodontic Treatment Works in St Mary Hill
Many people in St Mary Hill delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in St Mary Hill 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 St Mary Hill. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
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Frequently Asked Questions in St Mary Hill
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in St Mary Hill often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to St Mary Hill?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to St Mary Hill is The Smile Dentist in Coity, about 1.6 miles to the north. The next closest are Compton House (1.8 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near St Mary Hill?
Our register has 7 practices within 5 miles of St Mary Hill, 7 practices within 10 miles and 51 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near St Mary Hill?
The nearest practice to St Mary Hill that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Compton House in Coity, about 1.8 miles to the north. Others nearby include Cowbridge Dental Specialists (3.3 miles) and ORTHODONTIC PRACTICE (3.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in St Mary Hill, Vale of Glamorgan?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in St Mary Hill, Vale of Glamorgan?
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.