--- title: "Orthodontists in Pontypridd | Compare NHS & Private Practices" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontypridd description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf: 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 Pontypridd Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Pontypridd](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/pontypridd) ## Compare Orthodontists in Pontypridd 2 practices are on our register for Pontypridd. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Abertridwr Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/abertridwr-dental-surgery) | Not listed | Private | 4.1 (9 reviews) | 3 miles | | [Taf Dental](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/taf-dental) NP13 1DJ | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces | NHS and private | 4.9 (243 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Pontypridd 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 | | Population | 30,420 | | Residents under 16 | 15.3% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 2,260 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 12.2% aged 16 to 24 and 38.7% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 33.3% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 717 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 24.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 5 practices, more than 82% of towns in Wales | | Access within Rhondda Cynon Taf | 3rd closest to an orthodontic practice of 118 places in the county (the county median is 3 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.4 miles away, closer than 96% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.7% here, against 7.2% across neighbourhoods in Rhondda Cynon Taf | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 9 miles | Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021, DfE school statistics, OHID Fingertips and UK NHS dental charge schedules. ## Orthodontists in Nearby Areas [Graigwen](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/graigwen) [Maesycoed](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/maesycoed) [Pwll-Gwaun](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pwll-gwaun) [Coed-Pen-Maen](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/coed-pen-maen) [Pen-y-coedcae](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pen-y-coedcae) [Penygraigwen](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/penygraigwen) [All Areas in Rhondda Cynon Taf](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/county/rhondda-cynon-taf) 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 Pontypridd How many orthodontists are there in Pontypridd? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Pontypridd, 1 of which list NHS treatment. Which orthodontists in Pontypridd offer NHS treatment? Practices on our register listing NHS orthodontic treatment in Pontypridd: Taf Dental. NHS treatment is subject to eligibility, and a dentist's referral is usually needed. Which orthodontist in Pontypridd has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Taf Dental has the highest average rating on our register for Pontypridd: 4.9 from 243 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Pontypridd? 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 Pontypridd | Compare NHS & Private Practices Publisher Virtual Consultant Online Updated 2026-09-15 URL [https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontypridd](https://staging.virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontypridd) ## 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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