--- title: "Orthodontists in Cardiff, Cardiff | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff description: "Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Cardiff, Cardiff: treatments listed, NHS or private, public ratings and distance from the town centre." updated: 2026-09-15T00:00:00Z publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Orthodontists in Cardiff Compare 12 orthodontic practices in Cardiff, Cardiff by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Cardiff](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cardiff) ## Compare Orthodontists in Cardiff 12 practices are on our register for Cardiff. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Andrew Thomas Dental Care](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/andrew-thomas-dental-care) CF24 3AB | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (76 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/bamboo-cosmetic-dentistry) CF5 5BS | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 5.0 (940 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Birchgrove Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/birchgrove-dental-practice) CF14 4AG | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 5.0 (294 reviews) | 2 miles | | [Cardiff Bay Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardiff-bay-dental) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (33 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Cathedral Dental Clinic](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-dental-clinic) CF11 9JD | Not listed | Private | 4.5 (198 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Cathedral Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cathedral-orthodontics) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Lingual Braces | NHS and private | 3.7 (51 reviews) | Under a mile | | [North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-cardiff-orthodontic-centre) CF14 5GH | Fixed Braces, NHS Braces, Retainers | NHS and private | 4.6 (99 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Park Place Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/park-place-dental-practice) | Not listed | Private | 4.9 (775 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/perlau-gwyn-dental-care-facial-aesthetics) CF11 9LP | Ceramic Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign | NHS and private | 4.8 (59 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Retired](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/retired) | Not listed | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | | [Super Smile Dental - Canton](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/super-smile-dental-canton) | Not listed | Private | 4.6 (63 reviews) | 1 miles | | [THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre-3) CF23 8RP | Not listed | NHS | No reviews | — | ## Cardiff 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) | Urban: Nearer to a major town or city | | Deprivation | Around the Wales average | | Population | 372,089 | | Residents under 16 | 5.8% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,624 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 1% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 42.1% aged 16 to 24 and 44% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 66% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 1,518 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 11.1% 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 | 2nd closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 1% here, against 6.1% across neighbourhoods in Cardiff | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 2 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Adamsdown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/adamsdown) [Cathays Park](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cathays-park) [Blackweir](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/blackweir) [Butetown Community](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/butetown-community) [Roath](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/roath) [Grangetown Community](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/grangetown-community) [All Areas in Cardiff](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/cardiff) Practice information is compiled from official public sources including CQC, NHS registers, and practice websites. Listings are informational and are not clinical endorsements. ### Frequently Asked Questions — Orthodontists in Cardiff How many orthodontists are there in Cardiff? There are 12 orthodontic practices on our register for Cardiff, 7 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Cardiff offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Cardiff: Andrew Thomas Dental Care, Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry, Birchgrove Dental Practice, Cathedral Orthodontics, North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre, Perlau Gwyn Dental Care & Facial Aesthetics, THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Cardiff has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry has the highest average rating on our register for Cardiff: 5.0 from 940 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost 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. 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. Citation details Title Orthodontists in Cardiff, Cardiff | Compare NHS & Private Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff) ## Ready to get your quote? Upload your photos and get clinician-reviewed options for braces or clear aligners. [Start My Free Quote](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Find an Orthodontist](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations) Prefer to learn first? 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