--- title: "The Orthodontic Centre | Orthodontist in Cardiff" url: https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/the-orthodontic-centre-3 description: "The Orthodontic Centre is an orthodontic practice in Cardiff. Address, phone number, opening hours and NHS status." updated: 2026-10-20 publisher: Virtual Consultant Online --- # THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE BECK COURT, CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK, PONTPRENNAU, [CARDIFF](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff) CF23 8RP ## About This Practice THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is an orthodontic practice in Cardiff. This listing is compiled from the NHS ODS (England) register. The nearest other orthodontic practices on our register are Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau in Thornhill (under a mile away), Cedars Dental Cardiff in Thornhill (about 2 miles away), and North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre in Rhiwbina (about 3 miles away). Patients may be eligible for NHS treatment at this practice. THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is located at BECK COURT, CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK, PONTPRENNAU (CF23 8RP). This is one of 11 practices on our Cardiff register. ## THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE at a Glance | Address | BECK COURT, CARDIFF GATE BUSINESS PARK, PONTPRENNAU, Cardiff, CF23 8RP | | --- | --- | | Nation | Wales | | NHS dental services | Cardiff and Vale University Health Board | | NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults capped at £384 per course | | Funding listed | NHS | | Nearest other orthodontist | Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau, Thornhill — under a mile | | Details last checked | October 2026 | Sources: our orthodontic practice register, ONS geography via postcodes.io and UK NHS dental charge schedules. Distances are straight-line. ## Around THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE sits in a census neighbourhood of 1,788 residents, 6.9% of them aged 10 to 15, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Patients here can choose from 5 other orthodontic practices within three miles. For hospital orthodontic referrals the nearest university dental hospital is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 3 miles away. | Neighbourhood residents | 1,788 in the census neighbourhood around this address (Census 2021) | | --- | --- | | Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.9% of neighbourhood residents, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment | | Adults locally | 7.1% aged 16 to 24 and 44.2% aged 25 to 49 | | Other orthodontists within 3 miles | 5 (2 offer NHS, 3 list clear aligners, 2 list fixed braces) | | Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff (about 3 miles) | | Residents in CF23 | 8,997 in the census area around the district centre (Census 2021) | | Households without a car in CF23 | 27.2% | | Residents per square kilometre in CF23 | 5,182 | Sources: Census 2021 (ONS, via NOMIS), DfE Get Information About Schools and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line. [Orthodontists in the CF23 postcode district](https://virtualconsultant.online/postcodes/cf23) ## NHS Orthodontics 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. NHS dental services in this area are commissioned by Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is listed as offering NHS treatment, subject to eligibility. ## Frequently Asked Questions Does THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE offer NHS treatment? THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE offers NHS orthodontic treatment, subject to eligibility criteria. Where is THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE located? THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is located in CARDIFF. How many orthodontists are there in Cardiff? We currently track 11 orthodontic practices in Cardiff, of which THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE is one. How much does NHS orthodontic treatment cost at THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE? 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 THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE? The nearest other practices on our register are Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau (Thornhill, under a mile away), Cedars Dental Cardiff (Thornhill, about 2 miles away), and North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre (Rhiwbina, about 3 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the practice. ## Link to this page from your website If you work at THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE, you can copy this link into your own site. ``` The Orthodontic Centre on Virtual Consultant Online ``` ## Related Reading [Orthodontic treatment options in CARDIFF View](https://virtualconsultant.online/locations/cardiff) [NHS orthodontic treatment View](https://virtualconsultant.online/nhs) [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 THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE on our register: 3 list NHS orthodontics, 4 list clear aligners and 3 list fixed braces. The nearest is Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau, under a mile away. | Practice | From THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE | NHS | Private | Aligners | Braces | Also lists | Google rating | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/super-smile-dental-pontprennau), Thornhill | under a mile west | – | ✓ | – | – | – | 4.7 (73) | | [Cedars Dental Cardiff](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cedars-dental-cardiff), Thornhill | 2.4 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | – | Invisalign | 5.0 (198) | | [North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-cardiff-orthodontic-centre), Cardiff | 2.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | – | ✓ | specialist | 4.6 (99) | | [Crocodile Orthodontics](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crocodile-orthodontics), Rhiwbina | 2.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | specialist, Invisalign, payment plans | 4.8 (19) | | [Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardiff-orthodontic-laboratory), Rhiwbina | 2.8 miles west | – | ✓ | ✓ | – | – | 5.0 (1) | | [Birchgrove Dental Practice](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/birchgrove-dental-practice), Cardiff | 3.5 miles south-west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Invisalign, payment plans | 5.0 (294) | ✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which does not mean not offered. Straight-line distances from THE ORTHODONTIC CENTRE. [Super Smile Dental - Pontprennau — Thornhill (under a mile)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/super-smile-dental-pontprennau) [Cedars Dental Cardiff — Thornhill (2 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cedars-dental-cardiff) [North Cardiff Orthodontic Centre — Cardiff (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/north-cardiff-orthodontic-centre) [Crocodile Orthodontics — Rhiwbina (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/crocodile-orthodontics) [Cardiff Orthodontic Laboratory — Rhiwbina (3 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/cardiff-orthodontic-laboratory) [Birchgrove Dental Practice — Cardiff (4 miles)](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/birchgrove-dental-practice) [Compare All Orthodontists in Cardiff](https://virtualconsultant.online/orthodontists/location/cardiff) ## Location Map — CARDIFF CF23 8RP ### Not sure which practice to choose? 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