--- title: "Taf Dental | Orthodontist in Pontypridd" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/taf-dental description: "Taf Dental is an orthodontic practice in Pontypridd. Rated 4.9/5 from 243 reviews. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # Taf Dental Forge House, 18 Morgan St, Pontypridd CF37 2DS, UK, [Tonypandy](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontypridd) NP13 1DJ 4.9 (243 reviews) Clear Aligners Fixed Braces Invisalign NHS Braces Retainers [01443 400600](tel:01443 400600) [Visit Website](https://knightsdental.co.uk) [Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=7507048334823481968&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) [Email](mailto:reception@abertillerydental.co.uk) ## About This Practice Taf Dental is an orthodontic practice in Pontypridd. The practice offers both NHS-funded and private orthodontic treatment. Taf Dental is located at Forge House, 18 Morgan St, Pontypridd CF37 2DS, UK (NP13 1DJ). This is one of 2 practices on our Pontypridd register. This listing is compiled from the Google Places (England) register. Treatments offered include Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Other practices nearby include Abertridwr Dental Surgery in Pontypridd (about 3 miles away), Parklands Dental Practice in Caerphilly (about 4 miles away), and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Caerphilly (about 5 miles away). Across the practices we list in Pontypridd, the review-weighted average rating is 4.9; this practice's 4.9 is in line with that. The practice has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 243 reviews. The practice is reported to offer wheelchair access. ## Taf Dental at a Glance | Address | Forge House, 18 Morgan St, Pontypridd CF37 2DS, UK, Pontypridd, NP13 1DJ | | --- | --- | | Nation | Wales | | NHS dental services | Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course | | Funding listed | NHS and private | | Treatments listed | Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, Invisalign, NHS Braces, Retainers | | Public rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 243 reviews | | Nearest other orthodontist | Abertridwr Dental Surgery, Pontypridd — 3 miles | | 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 Taf Dental The neighbourhood around Taf Dental has 1,625 residents and 5.2% of them are aged 10 to 15, the typical start of NHS orthodontic care. Patients here can choose from one other orthodontic practice 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 9 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,625 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.2% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 9.1% aged 16 to 24 and 29.4% aged 25 to 49 | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 1 | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff (about 9 miles) | | Residents in NP13 | 8,617 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in NP13 | 25.8% | | Residents per square kilometre in NP13 | 595 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the NP13 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/np13) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Taf Dental is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Gallery ## Frequently Asked Questions Does Taf Dental offer NHS treatment? Taf Dental offers both NHS and private orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility. What treatments does Taf Dental offer? Taf Dental offers Invisalign, NHS Braces, Clear Aligners, Fixed Braces, and Retainers. Actual suitability depends on individual assessment. Is Taf Dental accessible? Taf Dental is reported to offer wheelchair access. Confirm current accessibility directly with the practice before visiting. Where is Taf Dental located? Taf Dental is located in Tonypandy. How many orthodontists are there in Pontypridd? We currently track 2 orthodontic practices in Pontypridd, of which Taf Dental is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at Taf Dental? 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 Taf Dental? The nearest other practices on our register are Abertridwr Dental Surgery (Pontypridd, about 3 miles away), Parklands Dental Practice (Caerphilly, about 4 miles away), and Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (Caerphilly, about 5 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at Taf Dental, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` Taf Dental on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in Tonypandy View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/pontypridd) [How clear aligners work View](https://virtualconsultant.online/aligners/how-it-works) [Fixed braces: what to expect View](https://virtualconsultant.online/treatments/braces) [About Invisalign View](https://virtualconsultant.online/invisalign) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [Orthodontic insurance options View](https://virtualconsultant.online/insurance) [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 Taf Dental on our register: 1 list NHS orthodontics, 3 list clear aligners and 1 list fixed braces. The nearest is Abertridwr Dental Surgery, 3 miles away. | Practice | From Taf Dental | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Abertridwr Dental Surgery](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/abertridwr-dental-surgery), Pontypridd | 3 miles east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.1 (9) | | [Parklands Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parklands-dental-practice), Caerphilly | 4.5 miles east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign, evenings/weekends, payment plans | 4.8 (147) | | [Astro Dental│New Patients \| Emergency Appointments \| Implants \| Dentures \| Crowns](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/astro-dentalnew-patients-emergency-appointments-implants-dentures-crowns), Caerphilly | 4.6 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (761) | | [Smart Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smart-smiles-2), Caerphilly | 4.7 miles south-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 5.0 (136) | | [Smart Smiles](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smart-smiles), Hengoed | 5.1 miles north-east | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.8 (213) | | [Northview Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northview-dental-practice), Caerphilly | 5.7 miles east | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 4.9 (965) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from Taf Dental. [Abertridwr Dental Surgery — Pontypridd (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/abertridwr-dental-surgery) [Parklands Dental Practice — Caerphilly (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/parklands-dental-practice) [Astro Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns — Caerphilly (5 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/astro-dentalnew-patients-emergency-appointments-implants-dentures-crowns) [Smart Smiles — Caerphilly (5 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smart-smiles-2) [Smart Smiles — Hengoed (5 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/smart-smiles) [Northview Dental Practice — Caerphilly (6 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/northview-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Pontypridd](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/pontypridd) ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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