--- title: "Andrew Thomas Dental Care | Orthodontist in Cardiff" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andrew-thomas-dental-care description: "Andrew Thomas Dental Care is an orthodontic practice in Cardiff. Rated 5.0/5 from 76 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Andrew Thomas Dental Care First, The parade house, 50 The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AB, UK, [Cardiff](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff) CF24 3AB 5.0 (76 reviews) Ceramic Braces Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [029 2021 6200](tel:029 2021 6200) [Visit Website](https://www.andrewthomasdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=4531855166409796747&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@andrewthomasdental.co.uk) ## About This Practice For patients in Cardiff, Andrew Thomas Dental Care is one of the orthodontic practices on our register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Park Place Dental Practice in Cardiff (under a mile away), Cardiff Bay Dental in Cardiff (under a mile away), and Cathedral Orthodontics in Cardiff (about 1 mile away). Digital scanning (such as an iTero-style intraoral scanner) is reported to be used at this practice. Patients have rated this practice 5.0/5 across 76 reviews. Its 5.0 rating is above the review-weighted average of 4.9 across the practices we track in Cardiff. We currently track 12 orthodontic practices in Cardiff, including this one. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Andrew Thomas Dental Care is located at First, The parade house, 50 The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AB, UK (CF24 3AB). On-site parking and wheelchair access are both reported to be available. Practice details here are sourced from Google Places, England. The practice offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. The practice is reported to offer finance options for private patients. ## Andrew Thomas Dental Care at a Glance | Address | First, The parade house, 50 The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AB, UK, Cardiff, CF24 3AB | | --- | --- | | Nation | Wales | | NHS dental services | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 5.0 out of 5 from 76 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Park Place Dental Practice, Cardiff — under a mile | | Details last checked | May 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around Andrew Thomas Dental Care Around Andrew Thomas Dental Care the 2021 Census counts 2,182 residents, with 1.4% aged 10 to 15, where most NHS orthodontic treatment starts. Andrew Thomas Dental Care is one of 14 orthodontic practices within three miles of each other. Its public rating is the highest of the 13 rated practices within three miles. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 2 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 2,182 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1.4% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 35.7% aged 16 to 24 and 34.6% aged 25 to 49 | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 13 (6 offer NHS, 6 list clear aligners, 5 list fixed braces) | | Rating among nearby practices | 1st of 13 rated practices within three miles | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff (about 2 miles) | | Residents in CF24 | 11,095 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CF24 | 47.6% | | Residents per square kilometre in CF24 | 10,939 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CF24 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/cf24) ## NHS Orthodontics in Cardiff NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. Andrew Thomas Dental Care is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Andrew Thomas Dental Care offer NHS treatment? Andrew Thomas Dental Care offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Andrew Thomas Dental Care offer? Andrew Thomas Dental Care offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Ceramic Braces. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Does Andrew Thomas Dental Care offer payment plans? Andrew Thomas Dental Care is reported to offer finance or monthly payment options for private treatment. Confirm current terms directly with the practice. Does Andrew Thomas Dental Care use digital scanning? Andrew Thomas Dental Care is reported to use digital or 3D scanning technology as part of assessment, which can remove the need for traditional dental impressions. Is Andrew Thomas Dental Care accessible? Andrew Thomas Dental Care is reported to offer on-site parking and wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Andrew Thomas Dental Care located? Andrew Thomas Dental Care is at First, The parade house, 50 The Parade, Cardiff CF24 3AB, UK, Cardiff CF24 3AB. The nearest other practice on our register is Park Place Dental Practice in Cardiff, under a mile away. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Andrew Thomas Dental Care? NHS orthodontic treatment is free for under-18s who meet the clinical threshold. Adults who do qualify pay NHS Wales dental charges, capped at £384 for a course of treatment. 18-year-olds in qualifying full-time education are also exempt, as are adults on certain benefits or low incomes, and one charge covers the full course from fitting to retainers. What other orthodontists are near Andrew Thomas Dental Care? The nearest other practices on our register are Park Place Dental Practice (Cardiff, under a mile away), Cardiff Bay Dental (Cardiff, under a mile away), and Cathedral Orthodontics (Cardiff, about 1 mile away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Andrew Thomas Dental Care, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Andrew Thomas Dental Care on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Cardiff View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cardiff) [Ceramic braces explained View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/ceramic-braces) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic payment plans View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs/patient/pricing-plans) [Compare orthodontic treatment types View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments) [Typical orthodontic treatment costs View](https://virtualconsultant.online/costs) ## Nearby Orthodontists The 6 practices closest to Andrew Thomas Dental Care on our register: 2 list NHS orthodontics, 2 list clear aligners and 2 list fixed braces. The nearest is Park Place Dental Practice, under a mile away. | Practice | From Andrew Thomas Dental Care | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Park Place Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-place-dental-practice), Cardiff | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.9 (775) | | [Cardiff Bay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardiff-bay-dental), Cardiff | under a mile south | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (33) | | [Cathedral Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-orthodontics), Cardiff | 1.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign | 3.7 (51) | | [Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/perlau-gwyn-dental-care-facial-aesthetics), Cardiff | 1.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (59) | | [Retired](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/retired), Cardiff | 1.2 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Cathedral Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-dental-clinic), Cardiff | 1.3 miles west | – | ✓ | – | – | payment plans | 4.5 (198) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Andrew Thomas Dental Care. [Park Place Dental Practice — Cardiff (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-place-dental-practice) [Cardiff Bay Dental — Cardiff (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardiff-bay-dental) [Cathedral Orthodontics — Cardiff (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-orthodontics) [Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics — Cardiff (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/perlau-gwyn-dental-care-facial-aesthetics) [Retired — Cardiff (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/retired) [Cathedral Dental Clinic — Cardiff (1 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-dental-clinic) [Compare All Orthodontists in Cardiff](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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