Orthodontic practices near Aberavon
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Aberavon, 15 practices within 10 and 34 practices within 20. The closest is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 1.1 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 1.1 miles east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 1.4 miles north-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 1.4 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 5.7 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 5.8 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 6.7 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 6.9 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Aberavon with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Port Talbot, 1.1 miles east; the next are Briton Ferry (1.4 miles north-west) and Taibach (1.4 miles east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Port Talbot | 1 | 1.1 miles east |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 1.4 miles north-west |
| Taibach | 1 | 1.4 miles east |
| Swansea | 10 | 5.7 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 8.7 miles west |
| Crynant | 1 | 9.9 miles north |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Aberavon
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns in Hirwaun (5.0 from 1,268 reviews), 16.1 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 16.1 miles north-east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 8.7 miles west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.3 miles west |
| Cowbridge Dental SpecialistsCowbridge | 4.9 (40 reviews) | 17.4 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Aberavon at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Neath Port Talbot |
| NHS dental services | Swansea Bay 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 | More deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 19.3% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,766 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.5% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.9% aged 16 to 24 and 32.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 26.1% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 5,007 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 23.8% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 3 practices, more than 73% of towns in Wales |
| Access within Neath Port Talbot | 13th closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.1 miles away, closer than 90% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.5% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Neath Port Talbot |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 27 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 1 miles Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 1 miles Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 1 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 34 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Aberavon
Aberavon is 1.1 miles from Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 34.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: The Smile Dentist (13.7 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (16.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Aberavon list clear aligners, the nearest 1.1 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Aberavon are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 1.1 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 27 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Aberavon
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Orthodontist in Aberavon: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Aberavon understand their options before committing to an appointment. It also gives context for people comparing options from other towns in Neath Port Talbot.
About Aberavon
Just around 1 km north-west, Sandfields is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice signals around Aberavon
No orthodontic practice is recorded in Aberavon. The nearest recorded are Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about a mile away; Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about a mile away; and Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about a mile away.
Aberavon in context
Classified by ONS as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, Aberavon sits within Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dental commissioning. Aberavon's under-16 share sits at 19.3%, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Aberavon, 7.5% of the 1,766 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 3 orthodontic practices within five miles, Aberavon is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. Aberavon falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Aberavon is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 27 miles away.
More local pages to browse
If you want to compare surrounding areas as well as this one, pages such as Sandfields, Port Talbot, Corlannau, Baglan, Lletyharri, and Taibach may also help.
Orthodontic Treatments in Aberavon
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Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Aberavon
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Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Aberavon
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Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
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This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Aberavon. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Aberavon
This part of the page is useful if you want to compare Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot with surrounding locations. The nearby links also make it easier to compare places such as Sandfields, Port Talbot, Corlannau, Baglan, Lletyharri, and Taibach.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Aberavon
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Aberavon often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Aberavon?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Aberavon is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 1.1 miles to the east. The next closest are Dunes Dental Care (1.4 miles) and Live Life Smiling (1.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Aberavon?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Aberavon, 15 practices within 10 miles and 34 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Aberavon?
The nearest practice to Aberavon that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 1.1 miles to the east. Others nearby include Neat Teeth Orthodontics (5.7 miles) and Parkway Private Dental Clinic (5.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot?
The usual starting point is a short online assessment: upload a few guided photos and a clinician reviews your case remotely.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Aberavon, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. A clinician-reviewed assessment can help you understand whether fixed braces or clear aligners may be more suitable based on the movements required and your treatment goals.