Orthodontic practices near Upper Boat
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Upper Boat, 29 practices within 10 and 60 practices within 20. The closest is Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, 1.4 miles north-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abertridwr Dental SurgeryPontypridd | 1.4 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.1 (9 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesCaerphilly | 2.0 miles east | – | – | – | 5.0 (136 reviews) |
| Parklands Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 2.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (147 reviews) |
| Taf DentalPontypridd | 2.8 miles north-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (243 reviews) |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 3.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | ✓ | 5.0 (761 reviews) |
| Northview Dental PracticeCaerphilly | 3.2 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (965 reviews) |
| South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant CentreRadyr | 3.4 miles south | – | – | – | 5.0 (143 reviews) |
| Smart SmilesHengoed | 4.9 miles north-east | – | – | – | 4.8 (213 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Upper Boat with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Pontypridd, 1.4 miles north-east; the next are Caerphilly (2.0 miles east) and Radyr (3.4 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Pontypridd | 2 | 1.4 miles north-east |
| Caerphilly | 4 | 2.0 miles east |
| Radyr | 1 | 3.4 miles south |
| Hengoed | 1 | 4.9 miles north-east |
| Cardiff | 12 | 5.7 miles south-east |
| Rhiwbina | 2 | 5.7 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 Upper Boat
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), 7.1 miles south.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Cosmetic DentistryCardiff | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 7.1 miles south |
| Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsCaerphilly | 5.0 (761 reviews) | 3.1 miles north-east |
| Birchgrove Dental PracticeCardiff | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 6.1 miles south-east |
| Cedars Dental CardiffThornhill | 5.0 (198 reviews) | 5.7 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Upper Boat 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 | Around the Wales average |
| Residents under 16 | 16.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 2,098 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.8% aged 16 to 24 and 31.6% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 15.8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 512 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 8 practices, more than 91% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 30th closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.4 miles away, closer than 87% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 7 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Abertridwr Dental Surgery, Pontypridd — 1 miles Smart Smiles, Caerphilly — 2 miles South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre, Radyr — 3 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 29 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 Upper Boat
The nearest practice to Upper Boat is Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, 1.4 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 29 practices, and within 20 there are 60.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Birchgrove Dental Practice (6.1 miles) mentions both a free consultation and remote consultations, and 14 of the practices around Upper Boat list clear aligners, the nearest 2.1 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Upper Boat are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly, 2.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Upper Boat
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Orthodontist in Upper Boat: Searching for orthodontic treatment in Upper Boat? This page sets out braces, aligner, and assessment options in one place. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
What we know about practices near Upper Boat
There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Boat itself. The nearest we do hold are Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about a mile away; Smart Smiles in Caerphilly, about 2 miles away; and South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 3 miles away.
Local context for Upper Boat
Rhydyfelin is the closest neighbouring location page, around 2 km north-west of Upper Boat.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Rhydyfelin, Abertridwr, Nantgarw, Church Village, Groes-wen, and Gwaelod-y-garth if you are weighing up more than one location.
What official data says about Upper Boat
Upper Boat's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Upper Boat sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census data puts 16.3% of Upper Boat's population at under 16. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,098 residents in Upper Boat's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Upper Boat has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Upper Boat is roughly mid-table for Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Boat is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away.
The Orthodontic Journey in Upper Boat
Many people in Upper Boat delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Questions to Ask at Your Consultation in Upper Boat
- What treatment do you recommend and why?
- How long will treatment take for my specific case?
- What is included in the fee — retainers? Refinements? Emergency appointments?
- What happens if treatment takes longer than planned?
- What type of retainer will I receive and for how long should I wear it?
- Is there a payment plan available, and what are the terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Upper Boat
Provision in Upper Boat varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Upper Boat sits within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 16.3% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Upper Boat, 5.6% of the 2,098 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Upper Boat has 8 orthodontic practices within five miles, more than 91% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data puts Upper Boat close to the Wales median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Upper Boat is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 7 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Orthodontic Treatments in Upper Boat
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Upper Boat has the full spectrum of options. 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.
Treatment Options in Upper Boat — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Upper Boat — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Upper Boat's ONS geography type is urban: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Upper Boat's under-16 share sits at 16.3%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 2,098 residents in Upper Boat's census neighbourhood, below the 7.2% average across Rhondda Cynon Taf. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (8), Upper Boat has more choice than 91% of towns in Wales. Upper Boat sits close to the Wales average for deprivation. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Upper Boat is about 7 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. There is no orthodontist on our records in Upper Boat itself. The nearest we do hold are Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about a mile away; Smart Smiles in Caerphilly, about 2 miles away; and South Wales Specialist Oral Surgery and Dental Implant Centre in Radyr, about 3 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Upper Boat. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Upper Boat
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Upper Boat, Rhondda Cynon Taf with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Rhydyfelin, Abertridwr, Nantgarw, Church Village, Groes-wen, and Gwaelod-y-garth.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Upper Boat
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Upper Boat often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Upper Boat?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Upper Boat is Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd, about 1.4 miles to the north-east. The next closest are Smart Smiles (2.0 miles) and Parklands Dental Practice (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Upper Boat?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Upper Boat, 29 practices within 10 miles and 60 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Upper Boat?
The nearest practice to Upper Boat that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly, about 2.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Taf Dental (2.8 miles) and North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Upper Boat, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
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 Upper Boat, Rhondda Cynon Taf?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.