Orthodontic practices near Cnap-Llwyd
On our practice register: 11 practices within 5 miles of Cnap-Llwyd, 22 practices within 10 and 26 practices within 20. The closest is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.5 miles west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ravenhill Dental CareSwansea | 1.5 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (236 reviews) |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (981 reviews) |
| Neat Teeth OrthodonticsSwansea | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.6 (97 reviews) |
| Parkway Private Dental ClinicSwansea | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (472 reviews) |
| Willows Dental PracticeSwansea | 2.1 miles south | ✓ | – | – | 4.3 (35 reviews) |
| Russell Street Dental Clinic in SwanseaSwansea | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.5 (64 reviews) |
| Woods DentalSwansea | 2.3 miles south | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (286 reviews) |
| Belgrave Dental CentreSwansea | 2.4 miles south-west | – | – | – | 3.8 (40 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Cnap-Llwyd with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Swansea, 1.5 miles west; the next are Dunvant (3.7 miles west) and Bishopston (5.4 miles south-west).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Swansea | 10 | 1.5 miles west |
| Dunvant | 1 | 3.7 miles west |
| Bishopston | 1 | 5.4 miles south-west |
| Briton Ferry | 1 | 5.9 miles south-east |
| Llanelli | 6 | 8.0 miles west |
| Port Talbot | 1 | 8.3 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Cnap-Llwyd
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), 19.4 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | CrownsHirwaun | 5.0 (1,268 reviews) | 19.4 miles east |
| Mumbles Dental HouseBishopston | 4.9 (212 reviews) | 5.4 miles south-west |
| West Coast Dental CareDunvant | 4.9 (71 reviews) | 3.7 miles west |
| Eastside DentalSwansea | 4.8 (981 reviews) | 2.1 miles south |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Cnap-Llwyd at a Glance
| Nation | Wales |
|---|---|
| Council area | Swansea |
| 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 | 18.4% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,445 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.3% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 9.7% aged 16 to 24 and 35% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 25.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,781 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 22.5% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 11 practices, more than 93% of towns in Wales |
| Access within City and County of Swansea | 46th closest to an orthodontic practice of 147 places in the county (the county median is 2.6 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 1.5 miles away, closer than 86% of towns in Wales |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.3% here, against 6.9% across neighbourhoods in City and County of Swansea |
| Nearest university dental hospital | University Dental Hospital of Cardiff, Cardiff — 34 miles |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Ravenhill Dental Care, Swansea — 2 miles West Coast Dental Care, Dunvant — 4 miles Mumbles Dental House, Bishopston — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 22 within 10 miles, 26 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 Cnap-Llwyd
Cnap-Llwyd is 1.5 miles from Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, its nearest practice, so most appointments are an easy journey. Within 10 miles there are 22 practices, and within 20 there are 26.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Jamil Dental│New Patients | Emergency Appointments | Implants | Dentures | Crowns (19.4 miles) mentions a free consultation; Dr Mohammad Moinuddin (9.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 19 of the practices around Cnap-Llwyd list clear aligners, the nearest 1.5 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Cnap-Llwyd are commissioned by Swansea Bay University Health Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, 1.5 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff, about 34 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Cnap-Llwyd
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Orthodontic treatment options in Cnap-Llwyd
Orthodontist in Cnap-Llwyd: Before booking anything in Cnap-Llwyd, this page gives a practical overview of treatment types, cost factors, and next steps. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across City and County of Swansea.
Browse nearby orthodontic locations
If you are comparing a wider local area, you can also browse nearby orthodontic location pages such as Clase, Hafod, Landore, Lisbon, Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, and Penfilia.
Local snapshot of Cnap-Llwyd
Just under 1 km east, Plas-Marl is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Cnap-Llwyd in context
Cnap-Llwyd is classified as urban: Nearer to a major town or city. For NHS dental services, Cnap-Llwyd falls under Swansea Bay University Health Board. 18.4% of Cnap-Llwyd's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cnap-Llwyd, 6.3% of the 1,445 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cnap-Llwyd is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. National deprivation data ranks Cnap-Llwyd among Wales's more deprived areas. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cnap-Llwyd is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff.
Local provider signals in Cnap-Llwyd
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cnap-Llwyd itself. The nearest recorded are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away.
All Orthodontic Options in Cnap-Llwyd Explained
Choosing between orthodontic treatments in Cnap-Llwyd can feel overwhelming at first. Each option does something slightly different, suits a different patient, and carries a different cost. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Cnap-Llwyd — Local Context
Treatment range and appointment slots differ between the practices covering Cnap-Llwyd — comparing a couple is worthwhile. Cnap-Llwyd — urban: Nearer to a major town or city by ONS classification — is covered by Swansea Bay University Health Board for NHS dentistry. 18.4% of Cnap-Llwyd's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. In the census neighbourhood around Cnap-Llwyd, 6.3% of the 1,445 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.9% average across City and County of Swansea, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 11 orthodontic practices within five miles, Cnap-Llwyd is better served than 93% of towns in Wales. Cnap-Llwyd falls in a more deprived area than most of Wales, which can be relevant to NHS orthodontic eligibility. For hospital-based orthodontic care, Cnap-Llwyd is about 34 miles from University Dental Hospital of Cardiff in Cardiff. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Cnap-Llwyd itself. The nearest we do hold are Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 2 miles away; West Coast Dental Care in Dunvant, about 4 miles away; and Mumbles Dental House in Bishopston, about 5 miles away. Mild-to-moderate crowding or spacing is often suitable for clear aligners, while more complex cases are more commonly recommended fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Cnap-Llwyd
Orthodontic treatment in Cnap-Llwyd is a structured process that typically spans around 18 months of active treatment. A clear picture of the process makes patients more confident and more consistent at every stage. A photo assessment is the easy first step before any of this begins.
The Treatment Journey, Stage by Stage
Every case in Cnap-Llwyd follows broadly the same arc; knowing the stages in advance makes the whole thing feel far more manageable.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Cnap-Llwyd. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Cnap-Llwyd
This section helps connect Cnap-Llwyd, City and County of Swansea to the wider local area for people comparing treatment options. This page links onward to Clase, Hafod, Landore, Lisbon, Mynydd-Garn-Lwyd, and Penfilia for wider comparison.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Cnap-Llwyd
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Cnap-Llwyd often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Cnap-Llwyd?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Cnap-Llwyd is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.5 miles to the west. The next closest are Eastside Dental (2.1 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (2.1 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Cnap-Llwyd?
Our register has 11 practices within 5 miles of Cnap-Llwyd, 22 practices within 10 miles and 26 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Cnap-Llwyd?
The nearest practice to Cnap-Llwyd that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Ravenhill Dental Care in Swansea, about 1.5 miles to the west. Others nearby include Eastside Dental (2.1 miles) and Neat Teeth Orthodontics (2.1 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Cnap-Llwyd, City and County of Swansea?
Most patients start by uploading photos rather than booking a first consultation blind, which helps set expectations early.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Cnap-Llwyd, City and County of Swansea?
Yes. Once a clinician has reviewed your photos, they can advise which treatment type is more likely to suit your case.