Orthodontic practices near Tongwynlais
On our practice register: 19 practices within 5 miles of Tongwynlais, 34 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, 0.6 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 0.6 miles north-west | – | – | – | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 2.5 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (294 reviews) |
| Cardiff Orthodontic LaboratoryRhiwbina | 2.5 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 2.6 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 2.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 2.8 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (198 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 2.8 miles north | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 3.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 5.0 (940 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Tongwynlais with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Radyr, 0.6 miles north-west; the next are Cardiff (2.5 miles south-east) and Rhiwbina (2.5 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Radyr | 1 | 0.6 miles north-west |
| Cardiff | 12 | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 2.5 miles east |
| Thornhill | 2 | 2.8 miles east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 2.8 miles north |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 4.7 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tongwynlais
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), 3.3 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 3.3 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 5.4 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 2.5 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 8.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Tongwynlais 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) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 21.6% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,846 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 17.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 430 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 18.2% 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 | 15th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 0.6 miles away, closer than 95% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 3 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre, Radyr — under a mile Birchgrove Dental Practice, Cardiff — 2 miles Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory, Rhiwbina — 2 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 34 within 10 miles, 63 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 Tongwynlais
The nearest practice to Tongwynlais is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, under a mile away, close enough that the many short appointments in a course of treatment are rarely a burden. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Birchgrove Dental Practice (2.5 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Tongwynlais list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tongwynlais are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, 2.5 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 Tongwynlais
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Orthodontist in Tongwynlais: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Tongwynlais? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It connects local orthodontic research in Tongwynlais with the wider Cardiff area.
Practice signals around Tongwynlais
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Tongwynlais. The nearest recorded are South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, under a mile away; Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 2 miles away; and Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory in Rhiwbina, about 2 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Forest Farm, Morganstown, Radyr, Pantmawr, Taff's Well, and Ty Rhiw if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
The local picture in Tongwynlais
Tongwynlais — larger 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 21.6% of the local population is under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 7.6% of the 1,846 residents in Tongwynlais's census neighbourhood, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (19), Tongwynlais has more choice than 99% of towns in Wales. Tongwynlais sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Tongwynlais is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 3 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Tongwynlais
Heading west for under 1 km brings you to Morganstown, the closest linked location.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Tongwynlais
Starting orthodontic treatment in Tongwynlais can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. This guide walks you through the full journey from first assessment to long-term retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Tongwynlais
What's available in Tongwynlais depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Tongwynlais sits within Cardiff and Vale University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 21.6% of Tongwynlais's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Tongwynlais, 7.6% of the 1,846 residents are aged 10 to 15, above the 6.1% average across Cardiff, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 19 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tongwynlais is better served than 99% of towns in Wales. Tongwynlais sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Tongwynlais 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.
Orthodontic Treatments in Tongwynlais
The orthodontic landscape in Tongwynlais offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tongwynlais
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 Tongwynlais. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Tongwynlais
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Tongwynlais, Cardiff alone. You can also browse nearby location pages including Forest Farm, Morganstown, Radyr, Pantmawr, Taff's Well, and Ty Rhiw.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Tongwynlais
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tongwynlais often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tongwynlais?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tongwynlais is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 0.6 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Birchgrove Dental Practice (2.5 miles) and Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Tongwynlais?
Our register has 19 practices within 5 miles of Tongwynlais, 34 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tongwynlais?
The nearest practice to Tongwynlais that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Birchgrove Dental Practice in Cardiff, about 2.5 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (2.6 miles) and Cedars Dental Cardiff (2.8 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tongwynlais, 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 Tongwynlais, Cardiff?
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.