--- title: "Orthodontists in Rhiwbina, Cardiff | Compare NHS & Private" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/rhiwbina description: "Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Rhiwbina, 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 Rhiwbina Compare 2 orthodontic practices in Rhiwbina, Cardiff by treatments, NHS or private funding, public rating and distance. [Start Free Assessment](https://virtualconsultant.online/evaluations/quote) [Treatment Options in Rhiwbina](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/rhiwbina) ## Compare Orthodontists in Rhiwbina 2 practices are on our register for Rhiwbina. Distances are straight-line from the town centre; ratings are the practice's public review average. | Practice | Treatments listed | NHS or private | Rating | Distance | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardiff-orthodontic-laboratory) CF14 5GH | Clear Aligners, Retainers | Private | 5.0 (1 review) | Under a mile | | [Crocodile Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crocodile-orthodontics) CF14 5GH | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, Retainers | Private | 4.8 (19 reviews) | Under a mile | ## Rhiwbina 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales | | Population | 11,369 | | Residents under 16 | 15.9% (Census 2021) | | Neighbourhood residents | 1,606 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.8% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 6.5% aged 16 to 24 and 25.1% aged 25 to 49 | | Households without a car | 15.4% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more | | Residents per square kilometre | 4,186 in that area (Census 2021) | | Daily activities limited by health | 19.4% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility | | Practices within 5 miles | 20 practices, more than 99% of towns in Wales | | Access within Cardiff | 24th closest to an orthodontic practice of 52 places in the county (the county median is 1 miles) | | Nearest practice compared | 0.9 miles away, closer than 92% of towns in Wales | | Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.8% 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 [Birchgrove](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/birchgrove) [Pantmawr](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pantmawr) [Thornhill](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/thornhill) [Cathays](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cathays) [Lisvane](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/lisvane) [Maendy](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/maendy) [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 Rhiwbina How many orthodontists are there in Rhiwbina? There are 2 orthodontic practices on our register for Rhiwbina. Which orthodontist in Rhiwbina has the highest review rating? Among practices with at least 10 public reviews, Crocodile Orthodontics has the highest average rating on our register for Rhiwbina: 4.8 from 19 reviews. Ratings are one signal among many and are not a clinical endorsement. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost in Rhiwbina? 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. 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