Decided to make an appointment for Cwmbran Dental Care after I found a worrying lump at the back of…read moremy mouth near my cheek. Obviously, I was quite worried so really wanted an appointment straight away in case it was anything serious (I didn't want to leave it too long). Gave Cwmbran Dental Care a call to organise an appointment and they had something available for me not 3 days later. ~ Receptionist: I dealt with Judith over the phone and she was an absolute star. Was very understanding with how worried I was and calmed my nerves. ~ Dentist: My dentist was Ruth and she was the best dentist I've ever dealt with. She was both friendly and no-nonsense, dealing with my lump straight away. Nearly cried with joy when she told me that it was non-cancerous (was muscle fibers). I have a strong gag reflex so it's difficult for me to do x-rays. I let Ruth know this and she was very understanding. The last dentist I went to kept getting annoyed with me when I gagged, even though it was something I obviously couldn't help. On the other hand, Ruth gave me tips on how to breathe properly to try and not gag and she was very encouraging! Another positive was that she was very thorough with her explanations of everything (which muscle my lump is, etc.) For £30 as a new patient including 2 x-rays, the price isn't bad either. Highly worth it for me, to give myself peace of mind as well! I'd recommend Cwmbran Dental Care to anyone!

When I took my last job I was offered a dental plan as part of the benefits package. Seeing as I…read morehadn't been to a dentist in a number of years, and the last time I saw one was at hospital when they pulled the tooth (see my review on the university hospital), I thought it would probably be a good idea to get myself a dentist in the city centre. After asking around I was directed to this little street just off of St Mary Street. I gave them a call, explained I didn't have a dentist and that I would be paying for treatment. I soon had my appointment and couldn't wait to go and see the dentist (there was a sarcastic tone which you probably didn't detect there, I hate visiting the dentist). What I found was that the waiting times were fairly short provided you arrived on time, after filling out a form I was soon in the dentists chair and this guy had his hands in my mouth checking out my pegs. He advised me that I would need some fillings and that he was quite surprised my teeth were in such good condition considering how long I had left it until now. He then told me I could make an appointment at reception for the fillings and also to visit the hygienist upstairs. I was surprised when the receptionist told me I could go straight up to the hygienist as there was a time slot available immediately. I left here with bight, shining white teeth, feeling a million dollars and confident that my return visit in approximately one weeks time would be as painless as possible. And it was too. This is a very good dentist, and I don't like dentists in the slightest so take from that what you will.

I don't really associate spas with dentists, do you? I tend to think of them more as those places…read morethat you eat carrot juice and get colonic irrigation and boring, uncomfortable things like that. And I do mean you, not me. You'd never catch me at a spa. Still in the case of Quay Street, this is a dental clinic. Weird, huh! In fact Quay Street is a Denticare clinic. Denticare currently provides NHS dental care in practices in England and Wales and 'are committed to providing high quality, patient focused dentistry in a clean, safe, professional and friendly environment.' In this case, the Dental Surgeons are Graham Richards and Maria Neves. The Hygienists are Sharon Jones and Louise Pellatt. The available Dental Plans are NHS and Denplan Essentials.

Pontcanna Dental Care on Cathedral Road is private dentist, I should make clear for anyone who's…read morelooking for an NHS dentist. I've been going to this dentist all my life, and only through recent discussion with friends about their own personal dental experiences have I realised how wonderful this dentist is. So I thought I'd let you all know! One of those lovely old houses along Cathedral Road is the setting for this practise. You find yourself in a cosy hallway and front room waiting room, where there are coffees (lattes, americanos, cappuccinos) and soft drinks on offer. There is also free wi-fi, should you feel the need to Yelp while you wait. The waiting room has a bay window to trees outside, so is an exceptionally lovely and calming space to wait in. The receptionist is lovely, and has that rare ability to make idle chat seem genuine. When you're actually in the chair, there's a screen showing undersea documentaries to distract you from all other goings on. The service is always relaxed, friendly, and very professional. You are not pressured into getting any extra work done, as I've heard a few people complain about with private care, and the price is far more reasonable than what other people I know have paid. In short, this is a dentist I'm not scared to phone up and get an appointment at.

This practice may have good dentits but first point of contact is awful! I called a while ago to…read morefind more information in regard to a treatment that i need and after spoken to them they promised to check and call me back. The secretary was not very friendly at all. They never called back. I called again a while after and friendly explained no one called me back last time. She then went silent and it sounded like she put the phone down to do somethig else as i could hear her in the background. I said 'hello' over 5 times and she just ignored me. Then she hung up! I called back amd it went straight to answerin machine. So incredibly rude. Go to Carhedral dental practice down the road instead as their reception staff is lovely. I went there instead for a major work i needed done.

I have been a patient at this dentist for something in excess of 30 years prior to it being taken…read moreover by Mat Thomas. Since his involvement it has been extensively modernised. All staff are very professional and friendly. I am a private patient and I'm not sure there are still any NHS patients I have no regrets becoming a private patient at the pratice. Since doing so, my wife has joined and is also completely satisfied.

Like places that know what they are doing? Well Marlborough Dental Practice was established 40…read moreyears ago. Dr Mathew Thomas took over from the retiring dentist in December 1999, and Dr Steve Marsh joined as an associate in July 2000. The practice has been enlarged, fully-computerised and substantially modernised and utilises the latest in dental techniques, materials and equipment - including integrated intra oral cameras so patients can be involved in their own treatment. Posh. I bet that makes it seem so much cooler and exciting. Bet you can't wait to go to the dentist now, huh? Thought as much. Now you can see the nasty scraping imstruments doing their work close up. How lovely.

When it comes to anything medical I'm a bit of a wuss, however my experiences with my dentist at…read morethis surgery mean that when my annual check up rolls by (far too quickly for my likeing), I'm never too worried. I personally go too see Huw DeLloyd (though there are other dentists practicing at this surgery), and find him to be a good thorough dentist, who is always patient with my anxiety. What I particularly like about Huw is that as a relatively newly qualified dentist he is incredibly aware of all new and recent procedures, knowledge which believe me can make a world of difference. As for the surgery it's recently been refurbished and is incredibly modern and trendy (as dental surgeries go), and plenty of new dental gadgets seem to have appeared since the last time I came. There's also your usual seating area and assortment of magazines and the reception staff are just absolutely lovely. If you're new to Cardiff and looking for a new dentist, I wouldn't hesitate in recommending this surgery.

This dental practice was established in 1977 amongst the local community and now provides dental…read moreservices to thousands of people every year. Lyneth Sowden-Taylor qualified from Cardiff Dental School in 1974. Originally from Harlech, North Wales, Lyn is fluent in Welsh language as it is her first language. Services offered: Children's dentistry Root canal (endodontics) Home visits/domiciliary Second opinions Specialist referrals Denture services Minor oral surgery Restorative treatment Crown and bridgework Cosmetic dentistry Hygienist Preventive dentistry NHS Fees NHS fees are determined by Welsh Assembly Government (WAG). Band 1 £12.00; Band 2 £39.00; Band 3 £177.00. All NHS fees are payable before NHS treatment commences. Some patients, including children, may be eligible for free NHS treatment. Evidence of eligibility for free treatment will be required.

Wowzer. This Practice has been established for more than 35 years. It has always lived in Cathedral…read moreRoad but they moved to their current townhouse location in 2002. They provide a variety of services involving Private treatment for adults and children and NHS treatment for children, including orthodontic treatment for adults and children. Adult orthodontic treatment is only available privately. Got that? Meet the Team of Two: Dr Simon W Spiller has an interest in cosmetic treatment, the treatment of children along with routine dental care for adults and children. Dr Spiller qualified in 1983 from University College London and has many years of experience of general practice dentistry. Dr Andrew Nourish has an interest in orthodontic treatment for both children and adults together with the provision of routine dental care. Dr Andrew Nourish qualified in 1998 and also has many years of general practice experience.

Wilton DP prides themselves on their team approach to all the services they provide. It ensures…read morethat the practice is kept up to date with the very latest technical advances and innovations in dental science by regular in-house training sessions for dentists and staff alike. They try to provide patients with a friendly, approachable staff in a relaxed and professional atmosphere. As such members of the team are always happy to discuss any worries or concerns patients may have regarding treatment or administration. Since its foundation in the mid-20th Century the practice has gone through innumerable alterations. In July 1992 Dr. Steve Davies purchased the practice outright, following a 10-year partnership with Dr John Alexander (both having qualified in Cardiff in 1975). Before his arrival Dr. Davies had spent some time in the hospital service, prior to a 5-year commission in the Royal Navy. Two years as an associate preceded his move to Llandaff North. He has general interest in new dental techniques, and has particular interest in occlusal studies (The effects of the bite on head/neck/joint pain). Steve is also a keen tennis and squash addict. Dr. Neal Benford joined the practice in June 1997. Neal was formally a keen rugby player, but those days were cut short due to a knee injury. Dr. Angie Lane qualified in July 1996, becoming an associate at Wilton DP in February 1998. Angie is a keen Rugby fan, and enjoys weight training and tennis. Both Angie and Neal will be with the practice for the foreseeable future.