--- title: "Orthodontists in Penarth | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penarth description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan: 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 Penarth Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Penarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/penarth) ## Compare Orthodontists in Penarth 2 practices are on our register for Penarth. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Smile Studio Penarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smile-studio-penarth) CF64 3DH | Clear Aligners, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.8 (92 reviews) | Under a mile | | [Wellwood Dentistry & Aesthetics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/wellwood-dentistry-aesthetics) | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.7 (31 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Penarth at a Glance | Nation | Wales | | --- | --- | | Council area | Vale of Glamorgan | | 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales | | Population | 23,437 | | Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,472 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 5.9% aged 16 to 24 and 25.5% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 22.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 3,683 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 23.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 13 practices, more than 96% of towns in Wales | | Access within Vale of Glamorgan | 4th closest to an orthodontic practice of 99 places in the county (the county median is 2.4 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.3 miles away, closer than 97% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Vale of Glamorgan | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 5 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Lower Penarth](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lower-penarth) [Penarth Flats](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penarth-flats) [Cogan](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cogan) [Butetown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/butetown) [Cosmeston](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cosmeston) [Morristown](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/morristown) [All Areas in Vale of Glamorgan](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/vale-of-glamorgan) 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 Penarth How many orthodontists are there in Penarth? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Penarth, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Penarth offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Penarth: Smile Studio Penarth. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Penarth has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Smile Studio Penarth has the highest average rating on our register for Penarth: 4.8 from 92 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Penarth? 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 Penarth | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penarth](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penarth) ## 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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