Orthodontic practices near Ty Rhiw
On our practice register: 13 practices within 5 miles of Ty Rhiw, 31 practices within 10 and 63 practices within 20. The closest is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, 1.1 miles south.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 1.1 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 1.6 miles north-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 2.5 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 2.6 miles north-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 3.2 miles north | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| North Cardiff Orthodontic CentreCardiff | 3.4 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | – | 4.6 (99 reviews) |
| Crocodile OrthodonticsRhiwbina | 3.4 miles south-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (19 reviews) |
| Cardiff Orthodontic LaboratoryRhiwbina | 3.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (1 review) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Ty Rhiw with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Radyr, 1.1 miles south; the next are Caerphilly (1.6 miles north-east) and Pontypridd (3.2 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Radyr | 1 | 1.1 miles south |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 1.6 miles north-east |
| Pontypridd | 2 | 3.2 miles north |
| Cardiff | 12 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 3.4 miles south-east |
| Thornhill | 2 | 3.5 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 Ty Rhiw
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), 4.8 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 4.8 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 4.1 miles north |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 3.7 miles south-east |
| Advance Dental CareBarry | 5.0 (278 reviews) | 9.4 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Ty Rhiw at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 14.7% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,902 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.9% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 6.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.1% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 348 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.7% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 12 practices, more than 94% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 21st closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.9% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 4 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre, Radyr — 1 miles Smart Smiles, Caerphilly — 2 miles Abertridwr Dental Surgery, Pontypridd — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 31 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 Ty Rhiw
The nearest practice to Ty Rhiw is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, 1.1 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 31 practices, and within 20 there are 63.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Birchgrove Dental Practice (3.7 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 17 of the practices around Ty Rhiw list clear aligners, the nearest 2.5 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 Ty Rhiw are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly, 2.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 4 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Ty Rhiw
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Orthodontist in Ty Rhiw: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Ty Rhiw understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Rhondda Cynon Taf and the surrounding area.
Ty Rhiw at a glance
Just under 1 km west, Glan-y-llyn is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Ty Rhiw in context
Ty Rhiw is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. 14.7% of Ty Rhiw's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Ty Rhiw, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ty Rhiw is better served than 94% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Ty Rhiw sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Ty Rhiw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 4 miles away.
Continue your local research
You can continue browsing related location pages including Glan-y-llyn, Nantgarw, Taff's Well, Groes-wen, Gwaelod-y-garth, and Morganstown if you want to compare orthodontic options across a wider local area.
What we know about practices near Ty Rhiw
There is no orthodontist on our records in Ty Rhiw itself. The closest on record are South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about a mile away; Smart Smiles in Caerphilly, about 2 miles away; and Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 3 miles away.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Ty Rhiw
Starting orthodontic treatment in Ty Rhiw can feel daunting if you don't know what to expect. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Ty Rhiw
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ty Rhiw — comparing a couple is worthwhile. By ONS classification, Ty Rhiw falls under urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Census data puts 14.7% of Ty Rhiw's population at under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Ty Rhiw, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (12), Ty Rhiw has more choice than 94% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Ty Rhiw among Wales's less deprived areas. The nearest university dental hospital to Ty Rhiw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 4 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Ty Rhiw
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Ty Rhiw 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.
Treatment Options in Ty Rhiw — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Ty Rhiw — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Officially, Ty Rhiw is categorised as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Ty Rhiw sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.7% of Ty Rhiw's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,902 residents in the neighbourhood around Ty Rhiw, 5.9% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. With 12 orthodontic practices within five miles, Ty Rhiw is better served than 94% of towns in Wales. Ty Rhiw'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 Ty Rhiw is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 4 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Ty Rhiw itself. The closest on record are South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about a mile away; Smart Smiles in Caerphilly, about 2 miles away; and Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 3 miles away. Case complexity — not just preference — is usually what determines whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Ty Rhiw. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Ty Rhiw
If Ty Rhiw, Rhondda Cynon Taf is just one of several areas you're considering, this section can help with the rest. If you're still deciding, related pages for Glan-y-llyn, Nantgarw, Taff's Well, Groes-wen, Gwaelod-y-garth, and Morganstown may help.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Ty Rhiw
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Ty Rhiw often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Ty Rhiw?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Ty Rhiw is South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 1.1 miles to the south. The next closest are Smart Smiles (1.6 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (2.5 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Ty Rhiw?
Our register has 13 practices within 5 miles of Ty Rhiw, 31 practices within 10 miles and 63 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Ty Rhiw?
The nearest practice to Ty Rhiw that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about 2.5 miles to the north. Others nearby include North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (3.4 miles) and Cedars Dental Cardiff (3.5 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Ty Rhiw, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Ty Rhiw, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes. The most suitable treatment depends on the case, and an assessment can help compare braces and aligners in a more meaningful way.