Orthodontic practices near Cimla
On our practice register: 3 practices within 5 miles of Cimla, 15 practices within 10 and 35 practices within 20. The closest is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, 3.5 miles south-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunes Dental CareBriton Ferry | 3.5 miles south-west | – | ✓ | ✓ | 3.8 (46 reviews) |
| Talbot Road Dental PracticePort Talbot | 4.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (68 reviews) |
| Live Life SmilingTaibach | 4.6 miles south | – | – | ✓ | 4.5 (15 reviews) |
| Cwmdulais Dental CentreCrynant | 5.8 miles north | – | – | – | 3.8 (9 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 6.1 miles west | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 6.2 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 7.0 miles west | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cimla with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Briton Ferry, 3.5 miles south-west; the next are Port Talbot (4.3 miles south) and Taibach (4.6 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 3.5 miles south-west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 4.3 miles south |
| Taibach | 1 | 4.6 miles south |
| Crynant | 1 | 5.8 miles north |
| Swansea | 10 | 6.1 miles west |
| Glyn-neath | 1 | 9.5 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cimla
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), 13.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 13.5 miles north-east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 10.3 miles south-west |
| Jamie Pugh Dental Healthcare LtdAberdare | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 15.5 miles east |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 10.1 miles west |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cimla 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 | Less deprived than most of Wales |
| Residents under 16 | 16% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,472 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 7.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 10.1% aged 16 to 24 and 25.9% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 10% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 3,635 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17% 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 | 47th closest to an orthodontic practice of 86 places in the county (the county median is 3.2 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.5 miles away, closer than 71% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 7.6% here, against 7.1% across neighbourhoods in Neath Port Talbot |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 28 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Dunes Dental Care, Briton Ferry — 4 miles Talbot Road Dental Practice, Port Talbot — 4 miles Live Life Smiling, Taibach — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 15 within 10 miles, 35 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 Cimla
Cimla is 3.5 miles from Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 15 practices, and within 20 there are 35.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (13.5 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (16.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 18 of the practices around Cimla list clear aligners, the nearest 3.5 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 Cimla are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 28 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cimla
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What official data says about Cimla
ONS classifies Cimla as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. Swansea Bay University Health Board is the NHS body responsible for dental commissioning in Cimla. Census data puts 16% of Cimla's population at under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Cimla, 7.6% of the 1,472 residents are aged 10 to 15, above 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, Cimla is better served than 73% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Cimla sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. The nearest university dental hospital to Cimla is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff, about 28 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
Cimla in numbers
Neath is the closest neighbouring location page, around 1 km north-west of Cimla.
Local treatment availability around Cimla
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cimla itself. The nearest we do hold are Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 4 miles away; Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 4 miles away; and Live Life Smiling in Taibach, about 5 miles away.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
For a broader view, related location pages cover Neath, Ty'n-y-caeau, Llantwit, Pencaerau, Penrhiwtyn, and Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath as well as this one.
How Orthodontic Treatment Works in Cimla
Many people in Cimla delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. Knowing what happens at each step — and roughly how long it takes — removes most of the uncertainty. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Cimla
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cimla — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Cimla is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. 16% of Cimla's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,472 residents in the neighbourhood around Cimla, 7.6% of them aged 10 to 15, above the 7.1% average across Neath Port Talbot. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (3), Cimla has more choice than 73% of towns in Wales. By national deprivation ranking, Cimla sits among the less deprived areas of Wales. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Cimla is University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 28 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
All Orthodontic Options in Cimla Explained
The orthodontic landscape in Cimla offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. What matters is matching the treatment to your clinical needs, not chasing the newest system. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Choosing Between Orthodontic Treatments in Cimla
Every treatment type has strengths and limitations. This filters quickly to the options most relevant to your situation:
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cimla. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cimla
This part of the page places Cimla, Neath Port Talbot in context alongside the towns and areas around it. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Neath, Ty'n-y-caeau, Llantwit, Pencaerau, Penrhiwtyn, and Cadoxton-Juxta-Neath.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cimla
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cimla often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cimla?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cimla is Dunes Dental Care in Briton Ferry, about 3.5 miles to the south-west. The next closest are Talbot Road Dental Practice (4.3 miles) and Live Life Smiling (4.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cimla?
Our register has 3 practices within 5 miles of Cimla, 15 practices within 10 miles and 35 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cimla?
The nearest practice to Cimla that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Talbot Road Dental Practice in Port Talbot, about 4.3 miles to the south. Others nearby include Neat Teeth Orthodontics (6.1 miles) and Parkway Private Dental Clinic (6.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cimla, Neath Port Talbot?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cimla, Neath Port Talbot?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.