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Orthodontic practices near Tre-Dodridge

On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Tre-Dodridge, 34 practices within 10 and 61 practices within 20. The closest is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, 3.8 miles south-west.

PracticeDistanceNHSBracesAlignersGoogle rating
Y Bont Faen Dental CentreCowbridge3.8 miles south-west✓✓✓5.0 (157 reviews)
COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTDCowbridge3.9 miles south-west✓–––
Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge4.0 miles south-west✓✓✓4.9 (40 reviews)
South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr5.6 miles north-east–––5.0 (143 reviews)
Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff5.8 miles east✓–✓5.0 (940 reviews)
Advance Dental CareBarry6.1 miles south-east✓✓✓5.0 (278 reviews)
Compton HouseCoity6.1 miles north-west✓––4.2 (83 reviews)
The Smile DentistCoity6.1 miles west–––3.0 (2 reviews)

✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.

Nearest places to Tre-Dodridge with orthodontic practices

The closest town with orthodontic practices is Cowbridge, 3.8 miles south-west; the next are Radyr (5.6 miles north-east) and Cardiff (5.8 miles east).

PlacePracticesNearest
Cowbridge33.8 miles south-west
Radyr15.6 miles north-east
Cardiff115.8 miles east
Barry36.1 miles south-east
Coity26.1 miles north-west
Caerphilly37.7 miles north-east

Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.

Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Tre-Dodridge

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), 5.8 miles east.

PracticeGoogle ratingDistance
Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff5.0 (940 reviews)5.8 miles east
Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff5.0 (294 reviews)7.5 miles east
Advance Dental CareBarry5.0 (278 reviews)6.1 miles south-east
Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill5.0 (198 reviews)8.4 miles east

Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.

Tre-Dodridge at a Glance

NationWales
Council areaVale of Glamorgan
NHS dental servicesCardiff and Vale University Health Board
NHS orthodontic chargesFree for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course
Area type (ONS)Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
DeprivationLess deprived than most of Wales
Residents under 1617.2% (Census 2021)
Neighbourhood residents2,307 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021)
Aged 10 to 15 locally8.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment
Adults locally7.9% aged 16 to 24 and 23.4% aged 25 to 49
Households without a car3.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more
Residents per square kilometre53 in that area (Census 2021)
Daily activities limited by health13.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility
Practices within 5 miles3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales
Access within Vale of Glamorgan79th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles)
Nearest practice compared3.8 miles away, closer than 68% of towns in Wales
Aged 10 to 15 vs county8.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan
Nearest university dental hospitalUniversity Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 8 miles
Nearest orthodontic practicesY Bont Faen Dental Centre, Cowbridge — 4 miles
South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre, Radyr — 6 miles
Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry, Cardiff — 6 miles
Practices within 10 and 20 miles34 within 10 miles, 61 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 Tre-Dodridge

Tre-Dodridge is 3.8 miles from Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 34 practices, and within 20 there are 61.

To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Cowbridge Dental Specialists (4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Birchgrove Dental Practice (7.5 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 17 of the practices around Tre-Dodridge list clear aligners, the nearest 3.8 miles away.

If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Tre-Dodridge are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, 3.8 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away.

Orthodontic Treatment In Tre-Dodridge

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Explore teeth straightening in Tre-Dodridge

Orthodontist in Tre-Dodridge: People weighing up braces or aligners in Tre-Dodridge can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. The same guidance applies whether you are based in Tre-Dodridge itself or elsewhere in Vale of Glamorgan.

Where Tre-Dodridge sits locally

Clawdd-côch is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Tre-Dodridge.

Local orthodontic signals in Tre-Dodridge

There is no orthodontist on our records in Tre-Dodridge itself. The closest on record are Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 4 miles away; South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 6 miles away; and Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry in Cardiff, about 6 miles away.

More local pages to browse

Pages for Clawdd-côch, Hensol, Pendoylan, Miskin, Welsh St Donats, and Pontyclun follow the same format and can help with wider comparisons.

Tre-Dodridge in context

By ONS classification, Tre-Dodridge falls under smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Tre-Dodridge falls under Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. 17.2% of Tre-Dodridge's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 8.6% of the 2,307 residents in Tre-Dodridge's census neighbourhood, above the 7.1% average across Vale of Glamorgan. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Tre-Dodridge is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. Tre-Dodridge'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 Tre-Dodridge is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 8 miles away.

The Orthodontic Journey in Tre-Dodridge

Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Tre-Dodridge helps you ask the right questions. 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.

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Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Tre-Dodridge

Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Tre-Dodridge can feel overwhelming at first. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. The comparison that follows covers NHS and private, fixed and removable, in plain terms.

Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Tre-Dodridge

Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:

This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Tre-Dodridge. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.

Frequently Asked Questions in Tre-Dodridge

Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Tre-Dodridge often want to know before getting started.

Where is the nearest orthodontist to Tre-Dodridge?

On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Tre-Dodridge is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. The next closest are COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.9 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (4.0 miles).

How many orthodontic practices are near Tre-Dodridge?

Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Tre-Dodridge, 34 practices within 10 miles and 61 practices within 20 miles.

Is there an NHS orthodontist near Tre-Dodridge?

The nearest practice to Tre-Dodridge that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Y Bont Faen Dental Centre in Cowbridge, about 3.8 miles to the south-west. Others nearby include COWBRIDGE ORTHODONTICS LTD (3.9 miles) and Cowbridge Dental Specialists (4.0 miles).

How do I start orthodontic treatment in Tre-Dodridge, Vale of Glamorgan?

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Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Tre-Dodridge, 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.

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TitleTre-Dodridge, Vale of Glamorgan Clear Aligners
PublisherVirtual Consultant Online
Published1 June 2022
Modified11 October 2026
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